L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

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 September 6, 2022 at 2:39 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 September 6, 2022 at 8:43 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 September 5, 2022 at 4:54 PM An apple is always an apple. Our genes are always our genes. Another clever poem, Milt. L Milton Hankins September 5, 2022 at 6:08 PM Thank you, Shirley. You got it!

Jeff Kyser September 5, 2022 at 8:04 AM Enjoyed - had a comment for you, but it turned into a poem :-) L Milton Hankins September 5, 2022 at 10:03 AM I know. I read it. Thanks, Jeff.

Michael Tor September 4, 2022 at 8:12 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 September 4, 2022 at 9:32 PM Thanks, Michael. I thought it made for an interesting metaphor.