snack time

i bought a red pear.
looked so delicious.
even took it to work for a healthful snack.

took one bite.
how can anything so beautiful
be so...

terrible.
i cannot explain.
tannins? bitter-sweet-sour all in one?

strange.
i'm glad of this:
i only bought one.

7 comments:

angie said...

haha i love the poem! but how bitterly disappointing. literally. so sorry, jo. better luck next time!

SteelerWife said...

and I'm glad you shared this: I shall refrain from the purchase of a red pear ('cuz I barely even buy the yellow ones) ha!

Sarah said...

Also not a fan of the regular ol' green pear... however, your description almost makes me think red would be up my alley! It all depends how hungry I am the next time I hit up Cub. :)

Jolene said...

thanks for the sympathy, ladies :)

Sarah - before spending the $, note that they taste a LOT like crabapples. I made my SIL try a bite and she was able to pin the odd flavor for me. Prepare to pucker and be unsure of which way to twist your mouth.

Amy said...

A red pear? I honestly didn't even know they had such a thing...I must be pretty sheltered.
I do enjoy a good green pear, but haven't purchased one in quite some time!

Nicole said...

I just bought a brown pear the other day, best one I've had in a LONG time. I recommend the brown...maybe it'll redeem the pear as a whole for you.

Jolene said...

Thanks Nicole! I'll have to keep my eyes open for one!