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He said—you’re too starchy.
02
Sticking around
ready to be broken down,
clawed apart by the first
drip of moisture.
03
Mmmmmm…
too cloying.
04
He said—it’s not enough acid.
Probably he’s right.
05
Just a side of pickles please.
I’m only looking for a tickle.
06
I said: from which stamen to where?
07
The pollen comes from here or there
but to be pollinated, well—
08
just a side of pickles please.
09
Only looking for a tickle, dear.