Mangos

Proud and vibrant as the mangoes that hang off of branches

As powerful as the Himalayan avalanches I feel that at times you don't recognize

your own presence A mango stands out in the grocery aisle

Amongst the fruit, its unique vibrance Twirls of red, orange, yellow, and even green

Different parts of the fruit look so drastically different

Perfect representations of you, Miss 18 Complex by nature, simple and hard

Swirling colors cannot hide the sweetness that you hold inside

Your roots are strong, the branches hold the family members

As they come to you for a sense of home I've seen you grown from a sapling in the

sandbox To now being able to venture off with me in