Blight
I am a spoiled peach
with a pit as my vascular organ
As my body has become softened with time
my heart has become hardened
Bruises and tearing of the skin
a tome of inner vulnerability and weakness
When did the rot set in
so much putrid pulp traveling my veins and arteries
If only they’d used kid gloves
when handling me
Now leave me beneath the tree to decompose in peace
lest I contaminate the ripening fruit
Don’t let go of the fact that the pit holds the promise of new life, if given the proper nurturance and care.
I can feel, through your words, a beautiful heart. Still beating. Only awaiting the recognition and acceptance that will allow it to permeate your spirit again.