Florida hot sand winds carrying the rich scent of citrus Waft through open stalled markets A thousand flora exposed to my salivating glands Creamy veined melon rinds, sweet and dewy Are pale globes gracing the chest of our own mother earth Feeding all of her children with sun drenched nectar I discover the prickle of Pineapple Sharp edges similar to that of Loki's temperament Playful, forgiven, excused for it's very nature Bins of giant emerald plantains Sit bulbous, suggestive and engorged A not so delicate reminder of the Forest God's potency Enough to curve the blush of any maiden's cheek My hair lifts with the breeze Catching every scent in a swirling kaleidoscope of colors perfume Ready to bottle and bring me right back to this moment The market's end is near, one last row Mangos as far as the eye can see I pluck a Champagne from the pile Bite in deep, juice running down my now-happy-childhood chin Mmmmm....giving over to the experience of such bright flavor Spirituality at it's most base *This must be the taste of God's ******