If love was hiding in a bowl of cherries Sweet and enticing, not like un-ripened berries Could you pick it out, choose the one Or would you fumble, unsure of some
How do you know where it could be? If they were all plucked from a single tree Would it be the one hiding, seeming shy? Or the cherry that simply took your eye
Does hesitation make you unsure? That love could hide if it was pure Why wait, why not pick the fruit What if its wrong, does not suit
Why choose, why not sample them all Would you become the vain mans fool What is the thought that holds you back? You cannot sight feelings lying in the pack
Indecision will make it pass you on by If the one that’s right you will not espy Your heart, not eyes, will leave one in the bowl For it is the one that shines, a radiant soul
For the answer is not the beauty of the skin The outside tells you nothing of what lies within True love can seem to hide in a single cherry But beware, for the fruits of life are many
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Posted: Jan 2010
About this poem:
true, real love is sometimes hard to find!, for it can disguise itself!
WOW no wonder so many posting comments...This is wonderful Rob...such depth of thought and so true.... Uncertainity is sometimes the killer of passion. As we get older, we seem to fence sit a bit longer than the young who jump off into the unknown.... Great poem...Niah
Macduff5Newcastle, New South Wales AustraliaOct 30, 2010
A lovely poem written before I came on here...you' ve given me inspiration thanks. This deserves to be at the top of the tree.
N0morebullRockport, Texas USANov 5, 2010
this poem is wonderful! We do have tendency to be leary of what may be right in front of us when it comes to love and often we do not look for the true beauty tht lies within. I look forward to reading more of your poetry.
stephengriffamsterdam, North Holland NetherlandsMar 30, 2011
Some poems i get, some poems i don't get. With this i did'nt even have to try! Its quite beatiful, what a poem should be for me. Not verbose or pretentious in any way. It really struck a chord with me. Thank you!
I'm with >> Mr. mcradloff << wanna be one of 'most comment' poems in history. lol Now I am one of them!! Yo! lol
It's true that real love is hard to find then I am not finding anymore. lol some said, "real love is like a ghost, many ppl believe in both but few find either. " lol (( really wanna be one of the 'few' that can find 'true/real love'. :p
Thank you for sharing, I am one your fans!!! well...you may never know lol but I love many of your works.. ^____^
Excellent fine poetry!! You can really write quality poems...it's true, not the quantity but the quality!!
moonontideSydney, New South Wales AustraliaJul 30, 2011
The heart most definitely does have its unique way of choosing. I can see this bowl of cherries Rob..I Love this poetry.For it is the one that shines, a radiant soul
I am so tired of seeing this poem time after time...give it a rest for goodness sake.
moonontideSydney, New South Wales AustraliaOct 9, 2011
I cant imagine why one would make a comment like this Odette.This poet writes outstanding poetry. The pleasure of reading any poetry here is given freely for all of us to enjoy or not.You do not have to see this poem again and again if you so not wish.Or anyones. Some comment , some do not.But many many people travel and share this roadway. Let it be with minds that welcome and appreciate the sharing.
morgen90210singapore, Central Singapore SingaporeMay 22, 2012
Though it's been very late I read yr poem ,it's a masterpiece ..a bestseller . Blew my mind .
windyweatherlySan Francisco, California USAMay 23, 2012
Rob what a gem. What an outstanding write. I might add, a very nice one to ponder on and try all the chances in life as one fits it. And if I want to read it just to inspire me, I will forever put out this ON THE FRONT IF YOU DON'T MIND?
YOU ARE A POET LAUREATTE ROB AN MY JOHN SAID HE IS SO THANKFUL OF YOUR WISHES FOR US.
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Uncertainity is sometimes the killer of passion.
As we get older, we seem to fence sit a bit longer
than the young who jump off into the unknown....
Great poem...Niah
I look forward to reading more of your poetry.
rob
rob
One of lifes conundrums.
A lovely absorbing poem as always, your peotry is fast becoming a part of my day
rob
It's true that real love is hard to find then I am not finding anymore. lol some said, "real love is like a ghost, many ppl believe in both but few find either. " lol (( really wanna be one of the 'few' that can find 'true/real love'. :p
Thank you for sharing, I am one your fans!!! well...you may never know lol but I love many of your works.. ^____^
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The pleasure of reading any poetry here is given freely for all of us to enjoy or not.You do not have to see this poem again and again if you so not wish.Or anyones.
Some comment , some do not.But many many people travel and share this roadway. Let it be with minds that welcome and appreciate the sharing.
Rob
YOU ARE A POET LAUREATTE ROB AN MY JOHN SAID HE IS SO THANKFUL OF YOUR WISHES FOR US.
JOHN AND PHYLLIS
The outside tells you nothing of what lies within"
what more can I say...late maybe but this blew me away.
Thanks T-Rob
Rob
Rob
Rob
Your heart, not eyes, will leave one in the bowl
For it is the one that shines, a radiant soul
Very tasty work Rob
Rob
my favourite POET..!
Rob