Pacific Studies Journal
Abstract
This sensual poem explores desire and self-discovery through the metaphor of mangoes—ripe, tart, messy, and irresistible. The speaker recalls the intense flavors and sensations of mango eating, paralleling them with a complex, bold woman who resists sweetness in favor of spice. It captures the tension between sharp edges and tender longing in a relationship that ripens slowly, but promises depth and heat in time.
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Hall, Lisa Kahaleole
(2007)
"Not Exotic,"
Pacific Studies Journal: Vol. 30:
No.
1, Article 19.
Available at:
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/pacific-studies-journal/vol30/iss1/19
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