The smell of apples
takes me whole body
nose, eyes, heart, mouth, hands, even feet
into orchards.
Coming home from a hot outdoors to a cool kitchen the subtle scent
embraces me and allures me to places lush and green.
Those green and waxy spheres sitting on my kitchen countertop, others
rosy red sometimes pink-flecked or golden hued arranged
in glass or wooden bowls in dining rooms or living rooms
exude the same enticing power.
Don't believe me ... pause and inhale
next time your home is adorned with this common
yet grand bounty of original Eden.
Pause and inhale ....
there - you see ... you do smell it...
Fresh fruitfulness,
Bidding us to take a delicious, juicy bite.
I'm a lover of free verse poetry and cups of tea. The quickest way to energise me is to give me a moment under open sky, preferably in a garden. I love beautiful trees and Purple Crested Lourie birds and making school come alive for my students.
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