full ripe and round
in the basket given
to a friend
this is what has been
the result of the harvest
the spring seedling shaking off soil
with it's tender stem
the summer flower courting bees
to spread it's nectar
the autumn treasure heavy hanging
from the branches
held with care
until a wind pulls it off
and lying in the grass
the gift
the finished product
object
of the seasons' wind and sun and rain
the circle of the day and night
the proof of life
of love and care
the gift
awaits a hand
to pick it up
and take it's share
