The Lone Apple Tree Is Never Lonely

“…whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world
offers itself to your imagination…”

Ripped from the insides of a meaty cocoon,
The little seed was swept up by a winged-creature
She slid down a chute
Landed squarely in a dark place
Where the air was like nothing she knew

She lay still for hours
Wondering where her sisters had gone
Until covered in dung
Like a missile, she shot out
This time, landing by the house of three spoiled brats

Rain cleaned her anew
Sun dried her, restored her
Effortlessly,
Deep into the warm earth
She shimmied

In time stringy legs grew under her
Her neck rose up tall to the light
In a matter of years
Blossoms and bees tickled her ears
She found her place in the family of things.

“…whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers
itself to your imagination, calls to you like the wild geese,
harsh & exciting — over & over announcing your place in
the family of things.”
Mary Oliver, Wild Geese.

The quote-prompt above sparked the Lone Apple Tree Poem.

I have two years of blog posts that never found an audience. So, to help keep
their pilot light lit, I intend to rework and repost them this month. This is one such post.
I hope you enjoy them. Let me know.

Stay well, everyone.
I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to know you’re there.
You guys are the best. I bless you.

THANKS FOR READING
I Wish You Miracles.

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This Post Has 15 Comments

Sadje June 16, 2023 Reply

Nice one.
1. Selma Martin June 16, 2023 Reply
  
  Xoxo
Melissa Lemay June 16, 2023 Reply

Story of a seed.🌱❤️
1. Selma Martin June 16, 2023 Reply
  
  Right! 👏🏽
Destiny June 16, 2023 Reply

so very lovely, Selma🤍✨
1. Selma Martin June 16, 2023 Reply
  
  🥹 💗
lynn__ June 16, 2023 Reply

Your imagination is alive and well, Selma dear 🙂
1. Selma Martin June 16, 2023 Reply
  
  Sometimes 🤣
Jennifer Pentland June 16, 2023 Reply

We’re never truly alone. 🦋😊
1. Selma Martin June 16, 2023 Reply
  
  Never. We belong to a great big world. 🥰 Thanks, Jennifer, my sweet. XoXo
Michele Lee June 17, 2023 Reply

Your creative gifts are a treasure. 🌼 Thank you talented, Selma. 🦋
1. Selma Martin June 17, 2023 Reply
  
  You bless me, Michele Lee. I love you and bless you. Xoxo
  1. Michele Lee June 17, 2023 Reply
    
    Love and blessings to you. xoxo My heart is full. 💗 Thank you, sweetest Selma.
judeitakali June 19, 2023 Reply

To find your place in the family of things has really captivated me this morning. Thank you so much for sharing, Selma. This story of the seed💗
Cindy Georgakas June 20, 2023 Reply

beautiful story so full of life Selma! 💞