Inspired by all 4 images
Fruit of Knowledge
It was never about apples,
or serpents—
it was always about men,
power, and control.
Eat the apples—
blend them with other ingredients,
like thoughts in a paragraph
simmered and baked, crisp, tart, sweet.
And as you bite into one slice,
then another, gaze up and through the window,
know there are words and worlds beyond the sea,
your mind an ocean,
the waves beckon you to sail.
For Day 13 of Paul Brookes’ Poetry Month Ekphrastic Challenge. You can see the art and read the other responses here.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
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Thank you, Michael.💙 Sorry for the late reply.
This one gets a fist pump, yeah!!
Yay! Thank you, Liz! 🙂
You’re welcome, Merril!
This is one of my favorites Merril. I can feel the waves within. (K)
Thank you so much, Kerfe!
What a fertile imagination you have, Merril. I love it!
I did check out the pics, after.
Thank you so much, Resa!
I’m pleased the poem works both with and without seeing the images.
Thought provoking
A good thing to be sometimes. 🙂
Brilliant poetry 🤩😍🤗💕✨
Thank you! 😊