— For all the maimed and dead.
Happens on a Fuji
Happens on a Gala
Happens on a Honeycrisp
Happens on a Granny Smith
Halving the apple
Quartering the apple
Eighth-ing the apple
(Can you say that?)
Knife slides across skin
’Til skin gives in
Apple tears at the blade face
Surrendering to pieces
How did you say “tears”?
When it’s all over
Hands are sticky with…
How did you say “tears”?
Were you torn?
Yes you aren’t an apple
No you are
(c) 2024 JMN — EthicalDative. All rights reserved
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What a lovely poem Jim – I will be much more mindful when I cut into an apple next! (and I really like your drawing too).
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Thanks so much, Sue!
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And then the cheese…
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Don’t get me started on cutting the cheese. (Each time I leave a comment on Rattlebag and Rhubarb I get this error: “Sorry – there was a problem posting your comment.” What am I doing wrong? — Jim)
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Sorry to hear that Jim. Would love to see your comments. Don’t know what to tell you. When things like that happen to me i end up logging out of WP and commenting via email address.
And as for you upcoming poem on the cheese….I can’t wait. So many possibilities.
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Josie, thanks for your courteous and helpful reply. Your well researched and articulated pieces are fruitful reading. I think you’ve given me a useful link, and I’ll find a way to get my comments to you. Best regards — Jim
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The only other solution I can think of is to send the comment via email – jholford@gmail.com – and I will post on your behalf.
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Beautiful. Thank you, Josie. I’ve made note of your email. Kind regards — JIm
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