The Apple Tree

My simple thoughts compounded leaves The fruit of my labour I bear to thieves The concentric circles in my bark at every stage Hold me steady, firm as a rock of all ages I’m a seed for juicy thoughts and jam The flavour of refreshing drinks by the dam Essential vitamins of B-complex and modest “C” The forbidden fruit that made man truth see Ripe for market stolen in a basket Fell on Newton’s head made a target Opened minds into laws of gravitation, Medicine and whole new other dimensions The lemon tree next to me made jealous The orange tree didn’t make a fuss just citrus The pineapple tree flowing in the tropical air The coconut tree made chocolate now that's flair Kids playing in the branches as monkeys play Climbing to the top for the ripest part of me Teething fools they’ll have to grow up some day I’ll take a tooth or two before they break me An apple a day he twice, thrice had Whether green, lime or red in my cool shade If there was ever any doubt that it’s true I guess the apple does fall far from the tree