Home Grown Apple

juicy and fine
red and round
a bit of water in its stem well

the teacher expresses appreciation
the child is thrilled
the fruit sits on the desk with pride

the leaf indicates a fresh pick
Not from a store
They ruin the leaves

The teacher takes a bite
Curious and to compare
She is not disappointed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hankins Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 7:55 PM
Would you believe in all my years of teaching, no student ever brought me an apple. Hmmm...I wonder if that means something. I suspect it does!
Krutsinger Avatar
November 4, 2021 at 12:57 AM
I have a feeling they were "passe'" then.
Kiser Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 3:52 PM
Aw, an apple for the teacher; do they still do that? A sweet piece.
Krutsinger Avatar
November 4, 2021 at 12:57 AM
Not many; but some. Gift cards from Starbucks though.
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