In a World of Peaches

In a World of Peaches

A Poem by missysue
"

asking too much

"

In a world of peaches

don't ask for applesauce.

What lurks there, in that applesauce

is just disappointment,

resentment.

Live in the world of peaches.

Ask only what can be expected.

Dream not of something more.

Envision only the illusion of what that applesauce

might taste like,

if you dare raise the spoon to your mouth.

For which is worse;

Alone with your applesauce or

shrouded in the comfort zone of the peach?

© 2009 missysue


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I like this metaphor and I love this message. I get so incredibly frustrated watching people flail wildly for some happiness that is not within their reach. I want to grab them by their collars and shake the crap out of them. It's a crime how pop culture has convinced the weak-minded that they need all of the false trappings in order to be happy.

Sigh.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.




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Terrific poem, the first line
"In a world of peaches
don't ask for applesauce"
is absolutely beautiful.

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I like this metaphor and I love this message. I get so incredibly frustrated watching people flail wildly for some happiness that is not within their reach. I want to grab them by their collars and shake the crap out of them. It's a crime how pop culture has convinced the weak-minded that they need all of the false trappings in order to be happy.

Sigh.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Comfort zones can be the safest place to stay sometimes, but at others its best to venture out and experience new things. Wonderful write.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Some people stay within their own comfort zone, so I knwo exactly what you are expressiing here, well said.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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missysue
missysue

St. Louis, MO



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I'm a creative soul. I photograph, paint and at one time had a few romances published. ..::Places to Find Me::.. http://www.missysuephotography.com http://missysuestudios.blogspot.com http://ww.. more..

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