In a World of Peaches

asking too much

In a world of peaches

don't ask for applesauce.

What lurks there, in that applesauce

is just disappointment,

resentment.

Live in the world of peaches.

Ask only what can be expected.

Dream not of something more.

Envision only the illusion of what that applesauce

might taste like,

if you dare raise the spoon to your mouth.

For which is worse;

Alone with your applesauce or

shrouded in the comfort zone of the peach?

Reviews

[Creepy Swine Guy]

I like this metaphor and I love this message. I get so incredibly frustrated watching people flail wildly for some happiness that is not within their reach. I want to grab them by their collars and shake the crap out of them. It's a crime how pop culture has convinced the weak-minded that they need all of the false trappings in order to be happy.

Sigh.

[Audrey Fi]

Terrific poem, the first line
"In a world of peaches
don't ask for applesauce"
is absolutely beautiful.

[Lorrie]

Comfort zones can be the safest place to stay sometimes, but at others its best to venture out and experience new things. Wonderful write.

[deeps]

Some people stay within their own comfort zone, so I knwo exactly what you are expressiing here, well said.