Poem 24 of 230: THROUGH SOUTH-EAST ASIA
A highlight of South-East Asia -
As with other tropical lands -
Is the abundance of fresh fruits,
At cutting which some have deft hands.
And, from these fruits, I’d often choose -
To cool down from tropical heat -
A freshly prepared coconut:
Chopped to drink; kernel scooped to eat.
(C) David Franks 2003
A highlight of South-East Asia -
As with other tropical lands -
Is the abundance of fresh fruits,
At cutting which some have deft hands.
And, from these fruits, I’d often choose -
To cool down from tropical heat -
A freshly prepared coconut:
Chopped to drink; kernel scooped to eat.
(C) David Franks 2003
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| Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; 9/11/2023 |
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| Fresh fruits, Hong Kong; 5/12/19 |
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| Fresh fruits, Chiang Mai, Thailand; 6/12/18 |
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| Street-side fruit, Manila-Baguio; 30/11/15 |
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| Durian; Singapore; October 2013 |
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| Khlong Bangkok Noi, Thailand; 10/10/2012 |
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| Bangkok Airport, Thailand; 13/10/2012 |
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| Coconut Stall in Singapore; October 2013 |
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| Chiang Mai, Thailand; 5/12/2018 |
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| Coconut palm, Chiang Mai; 7/12/18 |
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| At Monkey Forest, Ubud, Bali; 10/11/2023 |
Other highlights of South-East Asia...
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| Malay culture in Singapore; October 2013 |
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