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apple of your eye
by Kimberly Barei have been displaced
picked from my solitary branch
to be
tossed among the bushel
waiting for a gentle hand
to choose me
from many
take me to a sacred place
and cherish my sweetness
before tossing
my seeds to the wind
to let me take root
once more 07/14/2005 Posted on 07/14/2005
Copyright © 2025 Kimberly Bare
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Jeffrey Parren on 07/14/05 at 07:54 PM a very complete piece...nicely done! ~JPP |
| Posted by Mary Ellen Smith on 07/15/05 at 04:47 PM This is a classic! Adding it to my favorites! |
| Posted by Ken Harnisch on 08/10/07 at 12:04 PM ah, the "fruit" of lovely metaphor. I doubt you will be part of any bushel with sentiments like these, Kimberly |
| Posted by Thomas Powers on 08/10/07 at 04:35 PM I really enjoyed the imagery of this piece. I think everyone can identify with this experience. I will be one of my favorites. |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 08/10/07 at 05:04 PM Beautifully executed metaphor - congrats on POTD! |
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