Pomegranates aren’t messy

pomegranates aren’t messy. 
there quite a few
who don’t have a clue 
of how to handle the delicate fruit 
so it doesn’t spew

They take one look 
And determine its some type of crook 
don’t even take a moment 
To observe its unique tidiness
 
They take a spoon 
And don’t wait to gut it 
To make it messy 
And leave it until it’s uncleanly
they don’t take the time 
Out of their lives 
To hold it steady 
And make sure it’s ready 

They take and take 
The red color staining their fingers 
They wipe it on a towel, maybe a few 
Going on with their day 
Still not having a clue
 
Pomegranates aren’t messy 
your poetry just sucks 
Because if you take
What one offers 
You’ll see it’s unique tidiness
 
One it rewards to those who 
Don’t rush
And take the time out of their lives 
To hold it relentlessly 
So no, pomegranate aren’t messy 
They just need to be handled gently.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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