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Take A Risk: Stretch, Grasp, Tug it Gently #dVerse #poetics

feet set firmly, she sees them
branches tipped over with fruit
spits into palms, rubs briskly
wraps arms around bole and heaves
thighs & calves jack up then grip trunk
snaking she reaches a laden branch
stretch, touch, grasp 'n gently tug it
for risks, the fruit's a just reward
***
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I was a good tree climber back in the day. For their fruit– mango trees, coconut trees, avocado trees. And for seed pods, you could find me perched on a flamboyant tree.

And if you wish to know how to climb any of my trees, please read the poem once again.

dVerse Poetics prompt: Risk

Photo: Image by Prawny from Pixabay 
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  1. Dora

    Selms,
    If ever there were a perfect illustration for risk-taking, this one is right up there! And the reward, juicy. Beautifully written.
    pax,
    Dora

  2. kittysverses

    I enjoyed your narration of you being a tree climber. 🙂

    1. Selma Martin

      It’s true. And the prompt reminded me of that. Yay.

  3. Tricia Sankey

    What a captivating little piece! It’s a type of dance, getting up that tree! Mystical image to match your words! 💝

    1. Selma Martin

      Glad you liked what your prompt brought out. Loved working on it. Was going for seven syllables per line then realized I didn’t know how to write a sevenlingy. Gotta read up more on the form. Haha. Thanks.

      1. Tricia Sankey

        I’m no good at counting syllables myself, but appreciate those who enjoy doing it! 😊

  4. Lucy

    Very beautifully penned.

    1. Selma Martin

      Yeah. The best fruit is the one you tug gently with your hands. Sweetest too! Thanks for reading.

  5. ShirleyB

    Risking life and limb to enjoy life’s plump, juicy rewards. Excellent metaphor, well written.

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks for reading and enjoying the metaphor. Loved the comment, ShirleyB. Be well. I wish you miracles

    1. Selma Martin

      So glad you did, Sean. And gladder still that you decided to let me know. Thanks so much.

  6. Ingrid

    I LOVE the image you’ve chosen, and how you’ve chosen to illustrate it. I think the greater risk may be in the lady revealing her ankles to the gentleman stood off to the side…

    1. Selma Martin

      Hehe. Here a risk, there a risk, everywhere you turn — risks!
      Life, beautiful life, really.
      But I tell you, that gentleman in stockings will never make it up a tree unless he takes those off.
      … there a risk!
      Thanks, Ingrid. LOVE your comment. Now I’ll be singing this song until bedtime (which is close) 😆
      Be well. Good night.

      1. Ingrid

        🤣 he does risk laddering his hose!

  7. sanaarizvi

    Gorgeous write! 💝💝

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks most kindly for reading and commenting. I’m overwhelmed by it. xo

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