The pineapple

Ananas comosus.

Sat on a shelf, in a cart or a crate

Hands touching its face or feeling its weight

It's the fruit that everyone loves to hate

and that's just what makes it so great

No prospects, no career

No "where do you see yourself in 20 years"

Because the pineapple's life is short but sweet

And the rat race is just too tricky without feet

Its spiky shell can be scary

but that only lasts a while

Because its soft sweet insides

will quickly make you smile

And you'll get even more joy

from your new juicy chum

If you put it in a tall glass

with some coconut and rum

It's always happy to serve you

and do everything in its power

Except for the one thing

that could make it turn sour

"You can cut me and peel me

even put me in a stew 

But if you put me on pizza

I'll start eating you!"

Reviews

[Ted Kniffen]

Well done, Starling. Pineapple is a wonderful treat, unless its on pizza ... invented not far from where I live by the way ... they call it the Hawaiian.
The pineapple is the symbol for welcome in Virginia.

Damn, now I'm hungry ... gotta go!!

[Starling]

Thank you! It seems even here opinions are divided. I like that it's a symbol of welcome, it's a very cheerful fruit in any case!

[Dave Brown]

Very funny and, a confession
Hate it unless on a pizza where it suddenly transforms into perfection
Great tribute

[Starling]

I think *only* liked on pizza is a new one for me! Thank you for reading!

[Pryde Foltz]

Haha. Fun and engaging write. You know I hated pineapple as a kid but have come to have a taste for it when wrapped with prosciutto.

[Starling]

Thanks - based on a little running joke between pineapple lovers and haters ... ;)