Crushed Peaches In Palm by Paige Keller | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.Crushed Peaches In PalmPaige KellerThis poem was first featured in Mad Persona MagazineI am gathering my memories like peaches,plucking each from the most recluse of branches,filling up my baskets,my bruised knees - purple and blueContrast these pristine fruits,bright and sweet.When I have climbed to the top of the verylast tree where that very last fruit lay,when my baskets are full,my evasive past – I will consumeI will desolate the pristine fruit,swallow its pits…
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