Kenneth Cheney Poet Rhyme

Apple Prayer Answered

An apple hung on lofty limb

Rosy red, softly glimmering

Against cool Autumn's waning light
Looking longingly at the sight
Dreaming desperately for a bite

A clever man hatched his plan

He shook the tree with all his might

But no effort of mortal man
Could loose that apple red and grand

Hungry belly, fraught with dismay
The man began to walk away

When hint of wind swept 'cross his face

Perhaps there was another way
Falling on his knees he prayed

Nothing happened and now twas dark
Leaning back against tree bark
Feeling forlorn, his outlook stark

Chilling gusts left him shivering

Cold and hungry, dark and dreary
When sudden thud he heard clearly

Rosy red sweet satisfaction

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Suzanne Delaney February 17, 2023 at 8:32 AM That’s like the proverb where the wind tugs at a man’s coat and the more the wind blows the tighter he holds onto it. Then the sun comes out and makes him hot and he takes the coat off. I enjoyed your Apple tale. Best SuZ

Jeff Kyser October 25, 2022 at 11:37 AM A kairos moment - reminds me of my persimmons - I can indeed shake the whole tree and nothing falls, and then a short time later, voila! on the ground, waiting to be picked up! Enjoyed, Kenneth.