Apple Pickin' Time

Cartons, squashed boxes moving in mountains Men on motorbikes, sway-backed mules Men bended carrying crates of apples Hessian bags, sewn shut wait at home domains In the Himalayas region there is no tradition or event To announce apple picking, not plucking season From August to October but depends on summer extent But the locals agree it generally begins with reason I landed at a guest house in Manali, Himalaya Small houses lay hidden among the apple trees As every family in the area owns an apple tree Apples have become integral part of their lives Oh, Cartons, squashed boxes moved in mountains Men on motorbikes, sway-backed mules Men bended carrying crates of apples Hessian bags, sewn shut wait at home domains. Unfamiliar, curious, as my excitement grew Wandered off in a trice, my hotel owner suspicious She followed me some distance so as to view And make sure I wasn’t plucking apples delicious. ++++++++ Dr. Ram Mehta Date: 18-10-13 5th place win Contest :Apple picking time