OrangeMarmalade has gone
by many another name:
Jennyreb26thnc, Simply Jenny,
and Light of God here at AP.
But let's face it:
a rose by any other name
is still a rose and
smells just as sweet.
So I am OrangeMarmalade.
If you can get by my
sometimes bitter, tangy
skin, you'll find I'm sweet.
I like a little coffee or
tea with my sugar; the same
with marmalade, despite
the sweetness of an orange.
And the smell of an orange -
what a delight! So fresh,
so clean, like liquid sunlight!
So sweet, I never tire of it.
So I am OrangeMarmalade.
No, it is not the name
of a band; nor is it like
the song "Lemon Tree":
"Lemon tree, very pretty,
and the lemon flower so sweet;
but the fruit of the poor
lemon is impossible to eat."
No, 'tis not so with your
dear OrangeMarmalade.
And despite the apparent
tough skin I have,
I'm very soft and sensitive
underneath that peel - oh,
so delicate am I, your sweet
poetess, OrangeMarmalade.
In a list
A contest entry
- Oranges and/or Lemons by Vera Rich.
590 points, ended January 30, 15 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
That's me!
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OK, how am I going to avoid a lot of cheeky puns and metaphors in commenting here? I think I'll simply say that it had a light touch and raised a smile - particularly the last stanza, with its telling comparison with the tough skin. Pleasing stuff.
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Heh I can relate... A name is a name after all, it's what the person with the name does that makes an impact. Nicely put! What family position would you like to be in my family?
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Well, let's see:
I'm open to aunt, niece, sister, cousin, post woman (you will get mail), ummmm...running out of ideas -
I'll let you pick.
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I like your poem, I've never atchuly tasted marmalade*sheepish face*
what would you like to be in my family? -
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I'm easy-
friend, cousin, sister, post woman, whatever... -
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oh, I'd love to have a post woman
but its up to you
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That's dandy with me!
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okay Welxome to the family
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I grew up thinking Marmalade only referred to the jam made with oranges - now that I moved to Germany, I have learned it is the word for any jam and my family gets confused when I ask for Marmalade when I am home because,growing up, only my Dad ate the (orange) Marmalade. I love that word! It is so colorful (and preferable to jam, for sure!)
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YOu rock hahaha at least beneath the skin hahaha thanks for this delightful poem, and for the lovely imagery - good luck to you in my contest lol
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I like your AP name a lot better now.
I have never tried marmalade, but I don't think I would like it. I hate jelly, but I do love oranges and I loved the way you described the peel of an orange and the scent. Really made me remember oranges and now I'm kind of hungry for one.
Can't say I ever thought you anything but sweet though. Good luck in the contest.
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I'm not really sure how this fits the theme. If you could please make that a bit clearer....
Anyway, the poem itself is very good [=
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I think this reveals a lot. I guess there was an amazing reason for the name change after all. I always knew you were tender and sweet under that tough skin though. This was a great poem that tell so much about who you really are. Good luck in the contest
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It is the unspoken question that remains unanswered.
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God looks on the heart too. so, Ms. O'marme - you've done a fine job with this piece and I believe every poem improves us all - so keep writing...
God speed you this day
Wade
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A delightful name and lovely poem. I enjoyed getting to know you a bit more with the new poem. I'm glad you found name you like. God bless you my friend, Mark
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I am glad to find you found a name you are happy with! I think women delight in confusing men, by changing hair color and style, moving furniture, changing names...
Just kidding.
You try on as many names as you need. Exploration is good. -
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Actually
We just like change. Change is, after all, the spice of life. Or is that variety?
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