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Smoothie Girl MAG

November 14, 2011
By increaseyourpace PLATINUM, Bel Air, Maryland
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increaseyourpace PLATINUM, Bel Air, Maryland
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&ldquo;I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.&rdquo;<br /> ― Augusten Burroughs

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The girl at the smoothie stand is at it again.
Stripping down half a dozen barely ripe bananas,
Drenching them in juice and sweet nectar,
Rocketing ice down afterward.
She flicks the switch and commences the tempest.

The chunks shake and splat against the thin ­plastic walls.
Scuffling for a spot from which to peer out
As their souls are shredded from them, their brothers destroyed.
The frowning blueberries squish to puce mush
Now part of a whole.

What fun it must be, to render such a turmoil.
She knows it well, standing by the pool in her barely-there bikini,
Like her boss has suggested will up their sales.
Tearing up the boys like the fruit from the trees.
All for minimum wage.

© Joey G., Boston, MA

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Sarah_Oso SILVER said...
on Sep. 30 2012 at 7:55 pm
Sarah_Oso SILVER, Peachtree City, Georgia
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Live not for the-end-of-the-song. Live in the along. <br /> (G. Brooks)

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Wow...such excellence. A real talent you got there. :) This is one of my favorites.  
originalityisdeadd said...
on Jun. 26 2012 at 3:48 pm
originalityisdeadd, Upton, Massachusetts
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&quot;A bird does not lay awake at night and wonder if it is a good bird; A bird just flies.&quot;

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Wow, this is awesome. I love the comparison and personification of the fruit c:
stellablue said...
on Jun. 26 2012 at 10:09 am
This paints a vivid picture. Well done!
increaseyourpace PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 17 2012 at 9:30 pm
increaseyourpace PLATINUM, Bel Air, Maryland
21 articles 0 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.&rdquo;<br /> ― Augusten Burroughs

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Thank you!
increaseyourpace PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 17 2012 at 9:30 pm
increaseyourpace PLATINUM, Bel Air, Maryland
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.&rdquo;<br /> ― Augusten Burroughs

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Thanks so much!
Katie-jo said...
on Jun. 17 2012 at 6:42 pm
Katie-jo, Triangle, Virginia
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Very unique! I loved it!
The.King SILVER said...
on Jun. 17 2012 at 6:05 pm
The.King SILVER, Golden, Colorado
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&quot;A story&#039;s beginning is a sudden event. The start, a happy accident; the end, the fate for which it&#039;s meant. A story that never ends is a sad fate.&quot;-Miss Edel

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For such a simple premise, the vocabulary you used really brings this piece to life.  The imagery is vivid and bright, well done!
bluhs said...
on Jun. 15 2012 at 5:46 pm
bluhs, E, Alabama
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It was a compliment :)
increaseyourpace PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 15 2012 at 11:04 am
increaseyourpace PLATINUM, Bel Air, Maryland
21 articles 0 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.&rdquo;<br /> ― Augusten Burroughs

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Thank you! c:
increaseyourpace PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 15 2012 at 11:03 am
increaseyourpace PLATINUM, Bel Air, Maryland
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.&rdquo;<br /> ― Augusten Burroughs

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Haha thank you! But don't feel bad, I'm downing a peach mango one as I type this! However, I made it in my Star Wars PJs, not a skimpy bikini~
increaseyourpace PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 15 2012 at 11:02 am
increaseyourpace PLATINUM, Bel Air, Maryland
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&ldquo;I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.&rdquo;<br /> ― Augusten Burroughs

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Thanks, and sure, I will as soon as I can!
increaseyourpace PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 15 2012 at 10:59 am
increaseyourpace PLATINUM, Bel Air, Maryland
21 articles 0 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.&rdquo;<br /> ― Augusten Burroughs

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Thanks. I think? Hahah c:
increaseyourpace PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 15 2012 at 10:57 am
increaseyourpace PLATINUM, Bel Air, Maryland
21 articles 0 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.&rdquo;<br /> ― Augusten Burroughs

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Thank you so much!
increaseyourpace PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 15 2012 at 10:56 am
increaseyourpace PLATINUM, Bel Air, Maryland
21 articles 0 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.&rdquo;<br /> ― Augusten Burroughs

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Thanks! C:
increaseyourpace PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 15 2012 at 10:56 am
increaseyourpace PLATINUM, Bel Air, Maryland
21 articles 0 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.&rdquo;<br /> ― Augusten Burroughs

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Thank you so much!
increaseyourpace PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 15 2012 at 10:55 am
increaseyourpace PLATINUM, Bel Air, Maryland
21 articles 0 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.&rdquo;<br /> ― Augusten Burroughs

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Thank you!
saranova_92 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 15 2012 at 10:38 am
saranova_92 BRONZE, Wallkill, New York
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great imagery, I'll never look at a fruit smoothie the same way again!
Pika_Princess said...
on Jun. 14 2012 at 4:44 pm
Pika_Princess, Escondido, California
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Wonderfully written! I love how you gave the fruit feelings and life...makes me feel a bit regretful for drinking smoothies
Shahiro PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 9 2012 at 12:10 pm
Shahiro PLATINUM, Johnston, Iowa
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&quot;Soon we must all choose between what is right and what is easy.&quot; - Dumbledore (Goblet of Fire)

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well written!! hey will u please check out my work! id love some feedback
AsIAm PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 9 2012 at 9:28 am
AsIAm PLATINUM, Somewhere, North Carolina
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Love this! Really nice job :D