Heidie Buys Poet Rhyme

Pomegranate

I crack a pomegranate every night
Yesterday's juice a sad delight.
Bloody red and faintly sweet
Every kernel a glistening treat.

My teeth stained red from yesterday
Bitter kernels cling to bitter tongue.
Spit the bitterness so far away
Pomegranate dreams for the very young.

Glistening skin is ripened red
Yesterday becomes a crooked crutch.
White skin, red flesh puts pain to bed
Contrast in yesterday's delicate touch.

Break the skin, reveal the treat
Bury the seeds so very deep.
Pomegranate juice so red and sweet,
Regrets are there for me to keep.

I crack a pomegranate every night
Yesterday's juice a sad delight.
And so today forever will pay
For the secret sins of yesterday.

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Daver Austin January 21, 2009 at 5:34 AM Here's one I missed, Heidie. This image and sensory idea is wonderful. I especially like the mystery of the third stanza...still trying to grasp it completely. Where are you, Heidie? I keep looking for a new post from one of my favorite poets. Love, daver

Juliane Thomas December 12, 2008 at 9:24 AM Incredible imagery! I do love pomegranates, but parts of them are quite bitter along with the juicy sweet. Comparing it to life was really inspired. ~Juliane

John Heck November 30, 2008 at 4:20 AM Dear Heidie - This poem is sure to be a winner! Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John

Elaine George November 3, 2008 at 12:41 PM Brilliant! Best wishes in the next round, Heidie. Love, Lainie

Michael Jordan November 1, 2008 at 4:32 PM Heidie - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless

Phyllis Babcock October 30, 2008 at 6:08 PM Congratulations Heidie on making the semi finals. Thank you for all your kind comments . Good Luck. God Bless Phyl

Carol Sunshine Brown October 27, 2008 at 3:52 PM Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round Heidie. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol

P Sheart October 27, 2008 at 3:43 PM Heidie Hey, congrats on your wonderful poem making the semi-finals and best of luck in the finals!!! Love Light Truth Patricia

Sharon Winter October 27, 2008 at 5:38 AM Warmest congrats dear Heidie on making the first round! Good luck! Love, Shar

Laura Mckenzie September 6, 2008 at 9:33 AM Hedi Congratulations on your wonderful featured poem of the week! Laura :)

Mohammad Yamin September 2, 2008 at 4:04 PM Congratulations Heidi, on your poem Pomegranate being featured this week. It is thought provoking and well rhymed. Brilliant! -Mohammad

Mark Matthews September 2, 2008 at 9:45 AM Heidie, Such a beautiful write, it has such a beautiful rythem and a dark alure to it, congrats on having it featured,keep them coming, Mark

Valerie Bellefleur September 2, 2008 at 9:14 AM That is how I feel about the pomegranite as well! You have described it most vividly!

Vince Suzadail Jr. September 2, 2008 at 7:52 AM Refeatured! Congratulations Heidie on "Pomegranate" being featured again. Vince

Michael Jordan September 1, 2008 at 7:44 PM Heidie - What a gem of a poem - such a simple subject described in a very delicious way - Loved the ending - have you read "The Ladies of Poetry Soup" - Congrats on your fantastic poem being featured this week - God Bless

Kristin Reynolds September 1, 2008 at 4:35 AM The color in this poem in awesome, and beautiful in its message, congrats on being featured, love Kristin

August 31, 2008 at 9:02 PM Interesting interaction between a fruit and life lessons in this poem. It gives the read pause for reflection. Congratulations on having it featured. Keep on writing! Karen

Sharon Winter August 31, 2008 at 6:40 PM Heidie, dear Heidie, your poetry astounds me. Please publish a book so I can buy it. Congratulations sweet friend on your excellent poetry being featured this week. Love you, Shar

James Foulk August 6, 2008 at 12:16 PM an enjoyable piece of poetry. i liked the idea you came up with. thank you for reading my poem "An Angel Fell From The Sky" and for your very fine comments.

Ronald Bingham July 30, 2008 at 10:26 PM Hello my friend, just talking about them brings back childhood memories. I use to like them although it has been years since I've had any pomegranates, Blessings, Ron

Daver Austin July 30, 2008 at 12:58 PM "Yesterday's juice a sad delight. This is a great image, so inventive. Ah yes, I too have tasted the bitter fruit. Beautiful write, Heidie

Carrie Richards July 9, 2008 at 12:50 PM Such an impressive poem! The comparison of cracking a pomegranate...and real life experiences! Shows such imagination, but also in a down to earth way that we can all relate to! Very nice!! Carrie