Orange picker

by anonymous lover   May 29, 2009


A long, dark-wooden ladder leaning against a tree.
I stumble from branch to branch
to fill the barrels for the loaded ranch
with oranges painted with shades of green.
Succulent, juicy will be the bite
For the baggage with lots of money
harvest with my filthy hands
The yield - sweetness of honey.
Every now and then, when desire calls me near
I venerate it's beauty after I audit for a peer.
Nimble peeling splitting digesting,
Like a beast's romp with its bag
Muddled by plenitude
Time letting fall me into jag.

Psst - watch out from the warder; inspecting
on every side, he might prick you with his eyes.
Quickly wipe the mouth, nap some for the house
After been from sleep aroused.

Sinner! Sinner! I know I've been,
Still eying up the devil's work so keen.
So perfect, so erratic like Hathor herself,
I promise so dearly,
I will keep my cravings myself.

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  • 14 years ago

    by Nobodys Hero

    This is different to the poetry I normally choose to read but I must say I reallyenjoyed it, the structure you used was perfectly suited to the piece and your chioce of wording was great =]
    Great job - oh and nice consistant flow used too!

  • 14 years ago

    by xXxemzxXx

    Great poem amazing i loved it the flow was good and i honestly enjoyed reading this poem it was great simple topic but you make it unbelieveably interesting 5/5 you are a great writer

  • 14 years ago

    by xXxemzxXx

    Great poem amazing i loved it the flow was good and i honestly enjoyed reading this poem it was great simple topic but you make it unbelieveably interesting 5/5 you are a great writer

  • 14 years ago

    by Michael D Nalley

    I love the words and poetry pattern you used here to even make orange picking seem glamorous
    I feel this was very well written

  • 14 years ago

    by HvN

    Great word choice, absolutely perfect! =]

    The ryme and flow of this piece was very nice, I had to read it over 3 times!

    In a way I can see this being turned into a kids story, nevertheless it is a great piece!

    keep up the good work!

    5/5

    HvN

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