Lauri Conner

The Language of Guavas

mature green fruit can be stored two
to five weeks without sunlight water hope
each day without becoming prayer
fruit that has changed colors in the field
should die there on the needs of salvation

those that do not die bruise easily
will deteriorates rots perishes
in light of inedible seeds deep pink flesh
and hard yellow rinds not good for eating
out of hand not good for eating out of want

Lauri Conner

Poem, copyright © 2005 by Lauri Conner
Appearing on From the Fishouse with permission
Audio file, copyright © 2005, From the Fishouse

Posted on June 30, 2005 7:39 AM