my least favorite garden garnishment
\nto harvest;
\nunlike pecans which just fall from the tree ready to crack,
\nblack walnuts grow in thick green coats,
\nthat turn black when mature;
\nthe only way to harvest the delectable snack is to
\npeel that dark, staining coat off the nut.<\/p>\n
My hands turned black and it was as permanent as
\nthick tar or black paint and just as unpleasant as anything
\nI can recall as I think over all the things we harvested;<\/p>\n
but nothing can replace the memories of the great desserts
\nthat showcased these nutty fruits.
\nMichellia D. Wilson 8\/14\/2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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