Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Transforming bitterness


Ours is not the cherry tree 
Whose blossoms glow pink in Spring, 
Or whose leaves provide a maroon contrast 
To the other trees in the garden, 
Nor does its fruit have that cloying sweetness 
That goes so well with chocolate. 
No; these cherries, so ripe and beautiful, 
Are as sour and bitter 
As missing the ferry by a single car 
Or coming in second place, and yet 
They’re perfect for making pies. 
How can we turn our bitterness into 
Sweet pies, and sweeten the world?

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