AI-generated imageSometimes the thing in front of you is easiest to know. The fruit that’s easiest to pick is always hanging low. And better things may come along, if only you could wait, But that could take forever or sometimes, maybe never. I took the apple offered and I ate.
"You burn all your matches" she told me once, " like in that Andersen's fairy-tale, and what'll happen then, after, when you ran through all of the matches?"
I didn't answer; but since then, I often check my matchbox and count, and there are only few matches left, precious matches, source of my light; and I make sure I don't burn them.
Damn Paul, you do a nice turn of phrase. Looks simple, doing it is harder. I so enjoy your poetry and others here as well. Maybe soon I'll figure out how to post and get my stuff on here too. As always, well played sir!
Sometimes after being so very patient, something new looms and it brings us to this moment you speak of.. we can no longer wait without some sort of sustenance. Well done Paul.
In spite of the mixed message, I like this. Perhaps it is complete - it certainly will be for some. At the same time, I wonder if an inclusion of the risk, potential problem or potential deception of 'lower hanging fruit' might have improved it. - Just my thoughts and critical comment but please accept not meant in any sense to derogate what you've written.
Paul, most of us take the apple because patience is so hard!💙
"You burn all your matches" she told me once, " like in that Andersen's fairy-tale, and what'll happen then, after, when you ran through all of the matches?"
I didn't answer; but since then, I often check my matchbox and count, and there are only few matches left, precious matches, source of my light; and I make sure I don't burn them.
Brilliant, Chen!
Damn Paul, you do a nice turn of phrase. Looks simple, doing it is harder. I so enjoy your poetry and others here as well. Maybe soon I'll figure out how to post and get my stuff on here too. As always, well played sir!
Thanks a heap, Penny. Post some work. I’d love to read it.
Seizing immediate opportunities over uncertain future possibilities.
“Bird in the hand…”
The future is always seems uncertain and quite often doesn’t even arrive
Good choice. Keeps the doctor away..
We have always wanted what we can’t/shouldn’t have.
Satisfying
Thank you, LeeAnn
I like the ending. “Love the one you’re with”. Life is short.
You are very welcome - I appreciated your post. ☮️
Sometimes after being so very patient, something new looms and it brings us to this moment you speak of.. we can no longer wait without some sort of sustenance. Well done Paul.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Teyani—I quite agree with you!
Wonderful
Thank you, Gillian!
That AI lady is all thumbs!
Was the Serpent gratified, Paul?
You decide, David
He was and He was involved in other venues, too!
Oh wow. This rings pretty true. Beautifully written.
Thank you, Jenn
You’re welcome!
I was hungry me like apples.
In spite of the mixed message, I like this. Perhaps it is complete - it certainly will be for some. At the same time, I wonder if an inclusion of the risk, potential problem or potential deception of 'lower hanging fruit' might have improved it. - Just my thoughts and critical comment but please accept not meant in any sense to derogate what you've written.
Take care. Stay safe. ☮️
Thank you, n s c