U Pick

The apple dangles, green as the first day.

Like in size unto the blinding light,

plucked, its verdant curves might serve

to shield eyes from seeing too much.

Under teeth, its crisp flesh would crack,

droplets sprinkling a baptism sweet and tart,

irresistible.

If temptation is resisted, would it not fall

all the same, to rest on leaves

of grass or of the very tree?

One thing I know: Whether I bite

or refrain, winter will come.

“Land and Light and Water and Air” runs @bryanmemorialgallery through October 30. Visit bryangallery.org to learn more. 

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