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Ode to the Alligator Pear
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Norman Nibsplitter
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Writing Prompt: Write an Ode to your favorite fruit. Short and sweet.
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Created: September 4th, 2019 at 8:10
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Oh creamy heart round chestnut orb!
Oh rugged cloak of verdant leather!
Your briny seasoned flesh
adorned in shattered corns
breaks my fast with the virgin dawn.
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