I’ve been trying to find
the right metaphor
to describe her,
like picking a ripe orange
from an orange tree.
They all sort of seem
like they would be fine.
And I’ve never been picky
about oranges.
But I know one is the best.
It’s on the tree somewhere.
I’m just too lazy to find it,
like I’m too lazy to find
this fucking metaphor.
She’s probably more of
a strawberry anyway.
Fuck oranges.
And metaphors.
Lou Rasmus is an independent author from Chicago, IL. His works are largely focused on exploring the meaning of life – or lack thereof – while the themes of love, relationships, and self-loathing are also central to many of his stories. His upcoming novel, Primrose Isle, will be his third self-published title. Grapefruit Juice, a collection of bitter poems and short stories, and DEAD RED FISH, his semi-autobiographical debut novel about a young man coming to age on a road trip with his childhood friends, are also available on Amazon. View more posts
I like this
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gracias mucho … (i dont really know spanish)
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lol
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There is something so realistic here as well as your other works. I feel like you are the poetic voice of Hunter S. Thompson.
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shit. very nice of you. thanks
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You are so welcome.
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No, no, no…you don’t fuck oranges and metaphors…you fuck her…
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hahah damn. youre right George. what was i thinking
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Haha…I love this. You’re a smart writer, Lou!
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haha thank you. glad you like them
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Oranges will fall off of trees, just choose the 1st one that drops.
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well that sounds easy enough. wish i woulda known that before i wrote this
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I love this. You’re awesome, Lou!
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no you’re awesome. thank you
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Probably a good idea!
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probably .. hopefully .. maybe
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Pretty much. But some are worth the discovery.
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some are. some arent. thanks for reading
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Blueberries are where it’s at.
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very true. i’ll have to find a blueberry girl next
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I recommend it. They can be a little tart, but they’re full of helpful nutrients.
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that sounds nice
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George has it right about fruit. It can get very sticky. Oh, wait………
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hahah. you two make a good point
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I’m hoping “Fuck Oranges” is just a metaphor too?
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haha maybe. maybe not
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Perfect, Lou.
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thank you very much
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Lmao outstanding
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haha thank you
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Love this! So good. 🙂
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that’s very nice. thank you
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Freakin’ clever and edgy!
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thanks Bill
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Maybe you need a dog. Or a snake. A parrot? Something you can take for a walk?
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im thinking maybe a hamster would be good
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Fukitol.
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sounds like a presription medicine. know where i can get some?
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1-800-GET-FUKD
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hahahah.. oh ya i know that number. its the same one i call to get the hooker hotline
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I’ll give it a try, lol. Do they serve Senior Citizens?
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of course, Walt
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😂😂😂😂😂 my dear Lou, I’d missed your words though
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haha well they’re back. thanks for reading
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That was soo good. So much meaning in so little words . Ur amazing !
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damn. that’s very nice of you. thank you
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thank you for sharing this
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Loved this piece. I’ve always liked peaches.. anyway, you’re a great writer, Lou
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thank you Melany
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You’re welcome
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