My Orchard
Does nature shine each apple with the same degree of care?
Is each one to the others for their sweetness then compared?
Do they ripen at a single moment and fall, as bells do chime?
Is beauty, or our nourishment the purpose of their time?
Or, like poems, is each one unique, a work so truly rare
that stands alone amongst the crop, no matter foul or fair
Sweet nature does not care a whit, if each ones a perfect prime
and for when they fall down from the tree, each comes at its own time
I pray you find my orchard full, with branches laden down
I pray you find the apples I share here, ripe and sweet and sound
I pray you find the one you like, the nearest to your hand
I pray you find that when you taste it, you will understand
Copyright © David Brown | Year Posted 2015
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment