Broken Apple
A beautiful apple on a branch
grew old and began to rot
while on its way down
it cried for mercy to its father
“Forgive me, my father
I did not intend to break off
from my cottage at the branch
I only grew old. Not my fault.
But the father, the apple tree
covered his ears and eyes
“That is your fate. Fear not
Go down and rot intelligently
That is your final destination
I wish you well in another life
if you discover how to live forever
come back and teach us.
Copyright © Solomon Ochwo-Oburu | Year Posted 2017
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