Fighting Life

We are picked up
like bruised apples
when we fall from
The Tree of Life
and
tossed into
the refuse bin
of
reality
Nobody cares
enough
to
want to know
why
we fell
We try to climb

out
Some are
successful at
Ignoring the
bashing dealt
to
them
We do our best
to
get back into
the
mainstream of
humanity again
Everything
seems well
in
our world
once more

but
the injuries are
internal
and
only our spirits
know

Reviews

[Gee]

Brings to mind the homeless, the more than visible but invisible problem blighting so many towns and cities. A problem largely ignored as to solve would take money and resources that those governing us do not wish part with.
Thought provoking piece Marie.
Hope all is well in the land of Guinness:))

[Marie]

Thank you for sharing your thought provoking, astute words, dear Gee.
Thank you also for kindly sharing and I agree with what you say about the homeless in our towns and cities, bless them. My mind always turns to them especially in Winter when there's so much cold, snow, wind, rain. It makes me very sad that the homeless are without a home and the necessities which make life a little kinder.
All is well in the land of Guinness, dear Gee :))
Hope you are well and all is well with you too.
Thank you again for reading and kindly commenting, Gee...

[robert harris jr]

very nice peace so calm spiritual

[Marie]

Thank you for reading and for your kind comment, Robert...

[robert harris jr]

much love ROBERT

[Tom]

All apples before they fall from the tree are wholesome, fresh and innocent, all recieve a little bruising when the hit terra-firma but the good apples deal with any imperfections using them advantageously, however, even one bad apple when lumped together can spoil the whole barrell/bin, moral of the tale, make the best of one's situation and choose company wisely ..

A marvellous, metaphoric masterpiece Marie, you've put me in the mood for apple-cider later this afternoon!

[Marie]

Oh, you always make me laugh, dear Tom and I am indebted to you for that and hope you enjoy apple-cider later this afternoon. It is delicious when served ice cold! You are so right about the apples and the comparison with human beings, Tom. Thank you so very much for reading and for your wonderful comment. Wishing you a very lovely evening and hope you truly enjoy each mouthful of ice cold Apple Cider, Tom...

[Ken Simm.]

I completely agree and feel this poem. Beautifully written.

[Marie]

Thank you for reading, Ken and for your very kind comment. Bless you always...

[tumi]

how often do we get a perfect writing
at times all fall short of grace
We are picked up
like bruised apples
when we fall from
The Tree of Life
and
tossed into
the refuse bin
of
reality
those lines pleases my heart so much

[Marie]

Hello Tumi. Thank you for reading and for your very kind comment on my poem. I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you again...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I wonder if the apple Eve bit into was bruised...
And how much was her internal world bruised?
I like this.
j.

[Marie]

Thank you for reading and for your very enigmatic comment, J. Impossible to know the answer, but I am so happy you like the poem. Thank you again, dear poet...

[Arundass TP]

Excellent philosophical work. Really enjoyed reading 👍

[Marie]

Thank you for reading and for your very kind comment, dear T. P... So pleased you enjoyed reading. Bless you always...

[carl]

Truly the saga of life - Fighting for Life - " Nobody cares enough to want to know why we fell " Such a passionate cry and so we carry internally the burden of knowing - But there is one who sees and knows and cares and has the ability to speak peace to our spirit - at least that is my belief. This is a very powerful and thought provoking piece - glad I came by - carl

[Marie]

Thank you for reading and for your very encouraging comment, Carl. I agree totally with your point of view. I am most grateful and appreciative...

[Vol]

Marie,
Have you ever seen the movie "What the Bleep do We Know? It is a truly enlightening view into the world of quantum physics. The second half, or so, addresses the kind of issues you raise here...
Vol

[Marie]

Hello Vol and thank you for kindly taking the time to read and comment on my poem. I have read a little on quantum physics. I must return to it and begin to read it again. Wishing yo a very nice evening, Vol. ~With gratitude...

[Thomas W Case]

So true. You write this with wisdom and compassion.

[Marie]

Thank you for reading and kindly commenting, Thomas...