Apple

This poem is about the promise I made to my mom. That I would make her proud no matter what.

An apple they call me, and it's starting to sting.

Like they pulled me off the branch, off the twig.

I can stand for my people,

I will ‘til I am the only one left.

I have good intentions

No I won’t forget

I will always remember that I said I would risk it all.

Always be there to break your fall,

When you fall to the firewater, I will pull you out,

I will listen to and hear what this is about.

You may put me on a pedestal, 

And be grateful for me,

When it was the promise I made that allowed you to be,

So stand tall, chin up, don’t shed a tear,

Because I will always be here,

I don’t want you to be sad

I want you to be proud.

For out of all the people in the world,

You stood out in the crowd.

Reviews

[Ana Papaya]

Very heart warming dedication. ♥

[ComeBack]

Thank you for your review and commenting on my poem Apple. I have more work if you would like to read and review it.

[Soren]

There is a great deal of symbols that could be mentioned here but I think that the essence of this poem is the emotion of choosing someone and taking up for them. Well done.

[mou]

The promises here are the essence and pillar of trust. They have less glitter.
'the apple of one's eye'. Beautiful
- mou

[ComeBack]

Thank you.

[Chris Shaw]

I love apples. That’s a great promise you made to your mom. Make sure you keep it. I enjoyed reading this little poem:)

Chris

[ComeBack]

Thank you but it is not actually about apples.
Do you know what apple means?

[Chris Shaw]

If it!s a term representing anything other than the fruit, then no. I was looking at your poem from the point of view of promises made and to your mom. Maybe you can enlighten me with younger generation vocab:)

[ComeBack]

Apple means to be red on the outside and white on the inside. I am a young Indigenous woman. I have been called an apple multiple times in racist acts toward me and my mother.

[Chris Shaw]

Sorry to hear that and thank you. It is not a term that I have come across.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

A promiss well kept I am sure.
That poem is a good reason to be proud of.
Amazing poetry.
Keep it up! Well done.
Take good care.