San Antonio Review

Papaya
Papaya

I walk along the bustling aisles of fruit in the market square,
looking past myself
Sun is shining bright on my skin,
feeling hot within

Sweet savory papaya,
ripe and inviting
Reminds me of an empty open wound,
a constant ache I cannot fill

I am Papaya, my flesh is laid bare
my ripples and walls floss his teeth, sinking into me
Ready to serve fresh on a dinner plate,

He scoops my innards after throwing out the seeds, feasting away
Plucking my leaves, harvesting me from my natural habitat

I am not a delicacy for the male appetite, not meant to be used as sustenance and eaten for nourishment
I am Papaya,
Sweet savory Papaya

Author

  • Serinity Driesse (she/her) is a Mexican American multi-faceted artist & musician. Her artwork has previously been shown at the Blue Star Arts Complex during San Antonio’s Dream Week in 2024. She dives into themes such as equality, feminism, identity, anti-war and anti-racism. In her own words, her artistic philosophy stems from being a voice for the marginalized. She believes that if someone is in the position of having a platform, it is their responsibility to use that platform to speak up against injustice.
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