Fruits Poem By Goh Poh Seng Now

Fruit is inherently ephemeral; it ripens, peaks, and inevitably rots. Goh uses this natural trajectory to confront the inevitability of decay. The sweetness of the flesh is always underscored by the knowledge that its time is limited. This thematic undercurrent connects "Fruits" to the classical tradition of memento mori , reminding the reader of their own mortality through the lens of a simple tropical harvest. 4. Literary Legacy and Impact

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Rambutans with their crimson hair, Duku-Langsat in clustered pairs, Mangosteens with purple rind, And the durian, thorn-defended, kind. ... But eat, my friend, before the afternoon Unhooks the sweetness with a silver spoon. For even fruits must learn to leave the light, And ripeness turns to rot before the night. Fruit is inherently ephemeral; it ripens, peaks, and