The meat of an apple wraps around its core
the same way our bodies wrap around our spines,
the seeds of our lives no different from those of the fruit,
both entities planting love and light in the world.

We pick up pieces of fruit and take a bite
the same way we take people into our hearts,
and we can’t help but allow them to leave a mark on us,
even if they only change us the slightest little bit.

Fruits are a lot like humans,
with their perfect imperfections, bruises & blemishes,
coupled with their innate sweetness,
and we can’t help but want more no matter what.