All that is Left is the Granny Smiths
All that is left is the Granny Smiths; she Loves that they cling to their shivered tree,Leaves long gone. Even the hens have left off
Trusting the sky to toss them sugar, andHave retired to their tractor, peckingAt storebought feed in its styrene bin.The winds whistle through, rasping
Ink-black twigs together; the apples nod andStub their green bellies. She
Lifts ten or so down, as if they were Each one of her own breasts, tenderlyFilling her small basket. In the kitchenThey will sit shyly waiting their turn:
It is the season for other foods; in Stoneware bowls, nuts and citrus
Talk among themselves in distant tongues.Here her hands make outland meals,Even finding work for lemon skins.
Granny Smiths are not much favored,Really, by her guests; in festive mood, if an Apple is desired, they'll reach for waxed,Not thinking of that one tree, strugglingNight and day to keep for them fresh joy. Yet she knows she cannot blame them;
Shy apples do their best in pie.Moonlight limns the fruit she did not pick;If some green globes remain at large tonight,The morning light will prove, tomorrow,Holiday for those that cannot buy.Squirrels and towhees will know what to do.
Trusting the sky to toss them sugar, andHave retired to their tractor, peckingAt storebought feed in its styrene bin.The winds whistle through, rasping
Ink-black twigs together; the apples nod andStub their green bellies. She
Lifts ten or so down, as if they were Each one of her own breasts, tenderlyFilling her small basket. In the kitchenThey will sit shyly waiting their turn:
It is the season for other foods; in Stoneware bowls, nuts and citrus
Talk among themselves in distant tongues.Here her hands make outland meals,Even finding work for lemon skins.
Granny Smiths are not much favored,Really, by her guests; in festive mood, if an Apple is desired, they'll reach for waxed,Not thinking of that one tree, strugglingNight and day to keep for them fresh joy. Yet she knows she cannot blame them;
Shy apples do their best in pie.Moonlight limns the fruit she did not pick;If some green globes remain at large tonight,The morning light will prove, tomorrow,Holiday for those that cannot buy.Squirrels and towhees will know what to do.
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