The Jackfruit by Ho Xuan Huong

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(1772-1822 / Viet Nam)

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I am like a jackfruit on the tree.
To taste you must plug me quick, while fresh:
the skin rough, the pulp thick, yes,
but oh, I warn you against touching --
the rich juice will gush and stain your hands

Translated by Nguyen Ngoc Bich

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Ho Xuan Huong

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Monday, January 13, 2003

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Akshaya Samanta (3/28/2009 4:43:00 PM)

Its fine..really outstanding..

Erhard Hans Josef Lang (4/23/2008 11:19:00 PM)

Great piece of imagery!

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