The Fruit Tree

An Inspirational and uplifting poem every day from Simon J. Halliday!

The Fruit Tree

Glistening for the human eye

The fruit on this tree cannot die

It lures and pulls at every heart

And no-one knows the reason why

The first who eats will quickly choke

So cruel it seems, is this a joke?

But there's no way around this truth

The fruit won't change, nor pain revoke

If tempted by its golden sheen

Think twice about the trick you've seen

By now you should have learned the fact

That danger sometimes smiles, serene

So days and days will pass in sin

And still the lesson has not sunk in

This fruit which all enjoy so well

Will keep on shining though none can win

So here's the tip which should be told

If help is what we give this fold

When finding this tree of sparkling fruit

Have some respect, don't be too bold

For if you have the strength to pass

And move toward a different class

Then pure unending joy is yours

And harmless fruit lies on the grass