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An Apple Is Always An Apple

The apple does not fall far from the tree But because of its shape, it can roll away A rotting sour apple will deposit its seed, Producing its own kind, indeed, someday. A tree from its parentage bearing in kind, Just like the apple from which it sprung [Unlike orange or grapefruit having a rind] With peeling, stem, and seeds in a core, It cannot change its genus or its species Like all other apples it came from before. Written September 4, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/6/2022 2:39:00 AM

Some wise apples roll far far away from that tree, and take on the personality of their grandmother rather than their father though, let us always remember those apples!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/6/2022 8:43:00 AM

I guess I'm one of those apples, Caren. I'd like to think there is much more of grandma in me than daddy!

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 9/5/2022 4:54:00 PM

An apple is always an apple. Our genes are always our genes. Another clever poem, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/5/2022 6:08:00 PM

Thank you, Shirley. You got it!

Jeff Kyser

Date: 9/5/2022 8:04:00 AM

Enjoyed - had a comment for you, but it turned into a poem :-)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/5/2022 10:03:00 AM

I know. I read it. Thanks, Jeff.

Michael Tor

Date: 9/4/2022 8:12:00 PM

Insightful and clever. Yes the apple can roll away and not be part of that tree. A person can be different in the environment they are raised in for the better. The analogy is a great realization you bring forth Milton. Very clever. Thank you so much for sharing my friend...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/4/2022 9:32:00 PM

Thanks, Michael. I thought it made for an interesting metaphor.