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 © Olivia Schmidt | Year Posted 2025
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