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I noticed that the seeds that were drying on the plate for a couple of hours were stuck to the plate.
How come?
How come?
Have you tried this with Bing Cherries?sermatt said:I noticed that the seeds that were drying on the plate for a couple of hours were stuck to the plate.
How come?
redargon said:My guess is, the cherries contain sugar. The liquid around the pip dries leaving the sticky sugar to stick them to the plate. Why do things stick? I'm guessing surface tension, chemical bonding or static electricity, with sugar I'm thinking it's surface tension.
The poem "As I Was Eating Some Black Cherries" is about a person who is enjoying the simple pleasure of eating cherries, but is suddenly struck with the thought of how the cherries were once part of a living tree. The poem explores themes of life, death, and the cyclical nature of nature.
The poem "As I Was Eating Some Black Cherries" was written by Mary Oliver, an American poet known for her nature and spirituality-inspired works.
The line "how easily they die" in the poem refers to the fleeting nature of life. The cherries, once alive and vibrant, were easily plucked from the tree and consumed. This can also be seen as a metaphor for the brevity of human life.
The poem "As I Was Eating Some Black Cherries" is written in free verse, meaning it does not follow a specific rhyme or meter. The poem is comprised of four stanzas, each with six lines. This structure allows for a natural flow and reflection on the theme of the poem.
The title "As I Was Eating Some Black Cherries" sets the scene for the poem and hints at the simple, mundane act that leads to a profound realization. It also emphasizes the present moment and the speaker's mindfulness in enjoying the cherries before the thought of their origin interrupts.