Truth Took Shape From That of A Pear
Truth in its ever-changing form,
to nourish a malnourished frame,
took shape from that of a pear
with tender thoughts for skin, and seeds
deep within its core. The pear freed
from the bonds of leaves, a tree’s care
no longer taken, to the ground,
then into child’s palm, without sound.
To a child, found with many smiles
and hungry lips. Taken to mouth
of hope, swallowed between white teeth.
(Witnessed by warm tender freckles).
This one pear fulfilled child’s hunger,
to taste the fruit, the dull color,
the sweet taste, syrup and honey-
like, rich as a father’s giving,
pure as a mother’s loving
grace. This child’s nursery rhyme at play.
My name is Jamie Lee Hamann and I have a passion for writing short fiction and poetry.I started writing for TCE around 2015 and since then I have finished seven collections of poetry and plans for more.I currently live in Lemmon Valley NV with my family.If you desire to find my other work on the internet feel free to stop by my website simplepoetics.weebly.com.The website offers articles on poetry, poems, and links to all my other writing.
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Nicely done, Jaime. Very thought provoking! Thank you!
Your verse is so evocative – I could also see and taste that pear!