Asked & Answered~204

Nice melons, ma'am ...in 12 lines

In the Produce Section

"Nice melons," he says, picking one up. "Ripe, yet firm."

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"Are you hitting on me, young man?"

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He flashes his pearly whites. "Busted, ma'am."

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"Do you think, that because I'm a middle-aged women whose sensuous 

features and lush body will one day give in to age, I'm easy prey?"

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"I wouldn't have put it that way, ma'am, but ...yeah."

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"Has it occurred to you, stud, that I may be more than just a ripe juicy piece of fruit 

to peel and consume for your selfish pleasures, that I may have hopes and 

dreams, that I feel sad and happy, and uncertain, like everyone else?"

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" ...No, ma'am, and I feel suddenly ashamed. Forgive me for bothering you."

He turns and steps toward the peaches and bananas.

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"Your place or mine, young man?"

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