apple



unripe lemon

flushing red

lifting the fruit

tentatively you said

testicular examination

wrist action

gentle twist

no wincing reaction

next one

loosens

relaxes into

an upturned palm

fingertip traces

a ridge trail

below you

warm breath glides

sensation races

horripilation

stooping to inhale

musky scent

citrus, berries, wood

caressing still

checking for perfection

wanting more

thumb slides

down the cleft

split in two

now understood

you see

intent

seed spill

how many

progeny

as they say

but all fail

feeling bereft

no scion

no new shoot

no long-coveted child

no would-be

dashed desire

blighted folklore

sexual imperative

wanton

heaven-sent

or natural law 

mutation

family tree

DNA

still wanting

more



[Folklore holds that if you slice an apple, the number of seeds is said to signify the number of children you will have!]

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WARNING: the following video includes images of a man checking his own genitalia; do not watch if nudity offends!

Men: please check your testicles on a regular basis; the earlier testicular cancer is caught the better the prospects. The following is a video from the charity Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer:

"Orchid exists to save men's lives from testicular, prostate and penile cancers through pioneering research and promoting awareness"

They have a site called www.yourprivates.org.uk which provides much more information and links.

Obviously, if one has any concerns whatsoever, make an appointment to see your G.P. or other appropriately trained medical adviser.