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format: poem
title: Durian
time: 8.57 PM, 3rd August 2023 A.D.
location: Esplanade Theatres, Singapore, South-east Asia

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During a durable durian season 
Tourists carefully took a taste 
Oh! Wheezing and sneezing
Some abstained 

Durian, so divisive 
The pulp, so cohesive 
Its spikes, can't help but pierce 
Eat it thrice, does it induce tears? 

Run away from the porcupine-husk 
It gets solitude, at last 
A protective shell repels; 
Invites lovers; disgusts all else 

Durian, what is it? 
Must be some evil treat! 
Creamy flesh, pungent smell 
Don't complain about this hell 

Nest of centipedes, 
lay in wait 
Come ye, brave hunters, 
'tis not too late! 

It's harvest season — 
Who wants some? 
Durian-lovers —
I bid you come!