You may think that I am just a fruitcake
but I am not really 'nuts'
I am actually quite sane
I was just allocated this form
in this 'life'
Doc, it's just that I hang about
with a bunch of fruit and 'nuts'
and we often get quite drunk
when the humans soak us in alcohol
and cover us with brandy custard
I am really quite sweet
but most don't take the time to get to know me
they just cut me up and eat me
along with my best friends
Mr Turkey and Mrs Chicken, Sara Sultana and Cheeky Cherry
The longer you leave me to 'age' after birth
I get more 'mature'
and am even sweeter and richer and have better taste
so tell me Doc, how can I stop them eating me
before I reach my full potential
Author notes
Prompt: picture supplied and fruitcake. No names please as it's anonymous contest. Best to all, Merry Christmas and Bon Appetite!
In a list
A contest entry
- FRUITCAKE by Melodies.
600 points, ended December 8, 2007, 15 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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aww thx for the honour, of course u can have this one for planet
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May I please...
Carry this delightful poem away to Poetry Planet where it will be enjoyed by LOTS of people?
Fruitcake is universal and everybody has an opinion on it. 
Thank you!
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thanks for comments
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So darling... a sweet fruity poem!
I shall barely wait to eat a fruitcake, for I adore them so.
'Tis true, and I love your darling poem, as well. 
Sparky and spritely!
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Very good
A light dusting of the funny bone. This is a spirited piece that deals with fantasy in an unpredictable and humorous way. The tongue in cheek complaints of a fruit cake seeking advice is energetic, bubbly and humorous with just the right amount of realism to make it interesting. Good work!
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