Ode to the Apple-Hi! I am Malus Domestica.....

 

Ode to the Apple

Greetings! I am Malus Domestica.....

Reflections       

The English Maestro©

Fell from above, on the earth

Newton invented the theory of ‘Gravitation.’

Man & Eve tasted and relished me (The Forbidden Fruit) in heaven,

Resulted in ineradicable & implicit misery for humanity.

Supported the medical & herbal domains,

Supplying nutritional properties.

Also shared my infinite values with the Linguistic Vista-

’An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctors Away’-in the maxim arena.

Too popular & loved that

I hold a treasure of multi-layered names–list as Cripps Pink/Pink Lady, Fuji, Granny Smith, or Honey Crisp, whatever;

You may call me by any of your favorite names.

An incredible diet supplement,

Consisting of ‘yummy’ & sensational flavors.

I also grace any dinner, lunch, or breakfast table,

With my resplendent & vibrant red, green, brownish orange, golden yellow, or white hues.

The king of the kings-

That serves food, literary values & aesthetic glamour to any orchard or perception-unforgettable.

A big bang of fortune to a millionaire,

A loaf of bread to the hungry, struggling on the road earning money for jam.

Why not, include me in your daily schedule?

You’re cordially invited.

An offer of a warm handshake from 

Attention! please, every notion implies

A dual angle-minus Vs. plus.

I may be a toxic droplet for a spiritual mindset,

 Follow the track lighted by a wee small voice.

 Boycott (cease) my consumption,

 Lest you should be the victim of eternal anguish,

 mortification, sufferings & woes inflicted by the Pharaoh.

 

 As a token of repentance

 For an impulsive & unforgiven act of a passionate couple.

I own an ocean of scientific assets,

 Yet I consist of the darkest point- notorious for being 

the source of infliction for ages.

Shun me right now, bid Adieu! 

As you do to onions, garlic & non. Veg in Hindu mythology.

                                                        -ANITA NARANG