Murky Fruit

Not long ago
at the corner of
Ironic Avenue and
Mary Jane Lane, I grew
plump tuluberries with wiry
roots secured deep underneath
the muddy banks of Shasta Lake.

Cream flowed
from dangling taps
nourishing with foam.
Prayers welcomed blessed
survival when life held some
meaning beyond ticks on tricky
balance sheets singed as leverage.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
May 24, 2009 at 4:26 AM
John, Congratulations on your placement in the tribute to ee cummings contest. sweet a write did you (deep thinking for). By the way, my grandmother, one of my great grandmothers, and a cousin all were named Mary Jane. (I'm SMILING) Keep writing, Lovingly, Dane
Moreno Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 3:11 PM
John, congrats on your success in the contest...Raul
Winter Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Warmest congrats John on your excellent and well deserved win! Love, Shar
Richards Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 7:00 AM
So clever, and unusual....a wonderful poem and winner!!! Congratulations!
Strand Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Congrats on your success in Michele's contest John Rgds Brian
Moreno Avatar
April 10, 2009 at 1:34 PM
The master of elegant structure. You're portrayal of style shines brightly. In this clean image reflecting message and meaning. Compelling work my friend...Raul
Shango Avatar
April 10, 2009 at 10:48 AM
In the subterranean palcaes of the imagination, poems like these are seldom born ... and I do not read them lightly. Awesome write.
Devonshire Avatar
April 10, 2009 at 10:35 AM
How well this provocative verse flows, John. I was smiling until I got to the line: "life held some meaning beyond ticks on tricky balance sheets." That's a compelling, and alarming thought! Happy Easter, John!
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