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!
Macduff5Newcastle, New South Wales AustraliaJul 18, 2014
Hi Rob,
As much as I admire your poetry...how many times are you going to roll out this one? Do you really need that reinforcement? What record are you trying to break? It all speaks of a failed writer to me. You are better than this.
Just a minute mac. This poem layed dormant for over a year until I was responsible for finding it bringing back to the top. Since then, several others have seen and commented on it, so its not Rob's doing.
I like this > indeecsin well pass you by if the one thats right you will not epy. Some thing like that Its like you cant build on anything unless you feel from you heart for that person maybe thats just me
Spinoza66Wexford, IrelandMar 25, 2015
That is such a great poem....oh the cherries we pick....
Cheers Candykid, me and Rob have sorted this out but appreciate your support. As you may be aware I have NEVER self promoted ANY of my poetry, I allow it to stand for itself. Thanks for the comment. Rob
BludylaskyPaynesville, Victoria AustraliaMay 17, 2015
This is written beautifully. I see you have many poems, I hope to read at least a few. Elle.
Macduff5Newcastle, New South Wales AustraliaMay 17, 2015
Hi Rob,
I'm going to boost your viewer response here. I don't come on here very often now looking for interesting poetry and then I spotted the old "Bowl of Cherries." It's a lovely poem and I'm glad so many have found renewed interest in it. As for me I'd rather have a bowl of spaghetti. I think I could probably find a profound philosophy in that.
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Love your poem
Sone cherries look nice
But they can taste real bad.
Thank you for sharing.
Rob
As much as I admire your poetry...how many times are you going to roll out this one? Do you really need that reinforcement? What record are you trying to break? It all speaks of a failed writer to me. You are better than this.
Thanks for the comment.
Rob
Rob
Rob
Rob
Elle.
I'm going to boost your viewer response here. I don't come on here very often now looking for interesting poetry and then I spotted the old "Bowl of Cherries." It's a lovely poem and I'm glad so many have found renewed interest in it. As for me I'd rather have a bowl of spaghetti. I think I could probably find a profound philosophy in that.
Cheers mate.