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An Ode to Habanero Peppers
It was a normal Thursday when my English teacher brought in two bags
Inside those bags were fruits and vegetables of all shapes & sizes
Onions, horn melons, peaches, tangerines, you name it, he had it
Before I knew it, there stood one of them before me
It was a tiny, frail creature that reeked of hollow emptiness
As if it was stripped away of its uniqueness and harbored no soul
Or so I thought
The ghost of curiosity suddenly possessed my mind as I began to wonder:
Is there something more to this individual than I thought?
To quench the thirst, I tore apart the poor soul as questions raced through my head
Is it sentient? Can it feel emotion? I pondered as I tore apart its bright skin.
As I took a closer look, the odor of exotic spices filled my nostrils
Hunger shoved aside Curiosity as my stomach growled with hunger
Here we go
The sound of a split echoed as I tore the flesh of the beast apart
Upon being chewed, the monster retaliated with an explosive, fierce attack
It was as if Hell itself morphed into a sentient being and hid its fury to manipulate those who desired it
It stung my taste buds...but now they linger for more
The thrill, adrenaline, rush, and excitement…
It was incredible
Oh sweet, spicy, habanero
I constantly yearn for your calcine taste
My taste buds cheer when they sense your presence
It enkindles a flame in them
So please, won’t you be my guest and torch my sense of taste once more?
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