Johnny Appleseed

Johnny Appleseed 
said, "Hearts and stomachs, apples feed."
A fashion icon, he was not.
He wore upon his head, a pot.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Griffiths Avatar
May 5, 2026 at 12:03 PM
As well as the topic of the poem, I like how the rhyme scheme shapes the word order
Crandall Avatar
May 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Thanks, Terry - haha, yeah, I had to switch around the words a bit to get it to rhyme!
Griffiths Avatar
May 5, 2026 at 12:02 PM
APPLESEEDlutely awesome!
Crandall Avatar
May 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM
haha, "Appleseeedlutely" - I love it!
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