The Art of Eating An Apple (Romantic Poem)
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The Beauty of Unconditional Love
Can you recite a poem from something as simple as the one you love eating an apple? If you can, that love is truly magical. It’s in those sweet little moments for better or worse, that you realize the depth of your love for someone.
I came up with this poem thinking about a moment with someone I loved, and I could describe it so well. I remember the day, and I remember how just eating that red juicy fruit in front of me, somehow brought desire, love, infatuation, even jealousy, because I’m pretty sure no one has ever watched me do a simple thing like that and think, "God; I love that girl!” Nevertheless, unconditional love is like that isn’t it? It doesn’t matter if it is reciprocated back.
I started writing this poem through my memories of that certain day, and as I wrote, images of the Adam and Eve story came to mind as well; the forbidden fruit! I think I thought about it, because my desire for this person felt dirty and forbidden. However, in another way, it was beautiful with love and magic attached. You know how it feels when you are so entranced with something or someone, and the whole world around you seems to disappear, magic right? Well, the art of my certain someone eating an apple came to mind. I hope you like it.
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A Few More of My Romance Poems
- Vows Unspoken
A poem written for someone special. - A Harlequin Romance In Poetic Form
My way of writing a romance in poetic form.
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The Art of Eating an Apple (Unconditional Love)
I just want to watch you eat
an apple again, a simple
pleasure that fed my hunger
within.
I’m sure you didn’t notice
my complete admiration
with this. You sat in front
of me not noticing my
glance.
Even so, I noticed your face
with every bite you took,
every juicy drip you sucked
off your bottom lip.
Your strong way of eating in
this way, and never realizing
I was studying every move
you made.
Then stopping conversation
and walking to the kitchen, as
you returned to sitting in front of
me with another fruit forbidden.
As I watched your jaws contracting
with every crunchy bite, the
beauty of such subtle pleasure
made me smile with delight.
It was then in that moment.
I knew my heart was lost. I
was hopelessly entranced,
in love with your faults.
© 2016 Missy Smith
Comments
Missy Smith (author) from Florida on February 15, 2016:
It's nice to hear from you today, Faith. It's been a little while now. I hope all is well with you and your family.
Thank you for the lovely comment, and I'm very happy you liked my poem. I'm glad several have told me that it is easily relateable. I always hope for that. I always want people to relate to my thoughts and feelings. :)
Faith Reaper from southern USA on February 14, 2016:
Wow, Missy, this poem is phenomenal and your visual prompt of the apple is really cool. Yes, I think we've all been fixated on someone in such a manner and you brought it home in such a creative poem. Lovely!
Missy Smith (author) from Florida on February 13, 2016:
Thank you, my friend! And I am honored to call you that, Frank! :)
Missy Smith (author) from Florida on February 13, 2016:
I'm super pleased that you think so, Deb. Thank you!
Frank Atanacio from Shelton on February 13, 2016:
I agree with Jodah's comment.. nonetheless you come well prosed and well prepared when you write your poetry.. awesome, my friend :)
Deb Hirt from Stillwater, OK on February 12, 2016:
Excellent work. The ending was perfect. This could not have been any better.
Missy Smith (author) from Florida on February 08, 2016:
Something tells me my poem wasn't deep enough for your taste, Manatita. Lol. :)
manatita44 from london on February 08, 2016:
I do not know that we can confine love or even desire. It arises in the strangest places and in both sentient and insentient life. The apple is a powerful symbol of your description. Cool poem, Nice music.
Missy Smith (author) from Florida on February 08, 2016:
Thank you, MizBejabbers. I'm so happy you like my poetry. :)
Doris James MizBejabbers from Beautiful South on February 08, 2016:
Missy, I can relate to the poem. I felt this way about my special someone when we were dating, and I glanced over at his profile while we were watching a movie. That moment was like your watching someone eating an apple. Love your poetry.
Missy Smith (author) from Florida on February 08, 2016:
This is very true, Swalia. Love is certainly Grand! Thank you for your kind words today. :)
Missy Smith (author) from Florida on February 08, 2016:
It's so nice seeing your comment today, Chitrangada. Love is a beautiful thing. My wish is that everyone will start getting back to living life with love becoming the focus of everything they do in their daily routine. I really think it is the most important thing. It's what we need more of in this great big world. Thank you for reading my poem! :)
Missy Smith (author) from Florida on February 08, 2016:
That's so lovely, Venkat. I'm happy you found love like this. It is special, and if you can love someone in this way, I think it is truly inspiring in a world that has lost touch with what completely loving someone means. Take care my friend, and thank you! :)
Missy Smith (author) from Florida on February 08, 2016:
Hey John, I think I was in the writing mood this weekend, and I can't believe I found time to do so as much as I did. I've posted like three hubs; I believe, within four days; two on the same day. This last poem, I wrote in like twenty minutes, then I found some pictures that worked well with it and posted it just like that. I like to keep it simple sometimes, and this is one time I did that; not giving too much thought with the presentation of it, just go with the gut. I'm glad you liked it, because that means that my gut was right. :)
As far as the theme of unconditional love; love like that is great, especially if it is felt back from the other person. However, this love I talk about is the love I told you about in my comment on another hub. The man who told me to get lost in not those exact words, but you probably know who I am talking about. It's funny that I can still love him, but that's how I know what I feel for him is unconditional, besides knowing that from that day he was eating apples in front of me. I see the good side in him. I know the stresses he has in his daily life, and I can forgive him of his nasty words. However, even though I love him this way, it isn't always meant to be. Now, I can only wish him the best, and pray that his life finds happiness. Peace my friend. I'll stop by your page soon. :)
Shaloo Walia from India on February 08, 2016:
Such a beautiful poem!
When we are in love, every little action and every word spoken or unspoken means so much.
Chitrangada Sharan from New Delhi, India on February 07, 2016:
Excellent work and I liked the way you connected your poem with the Adam and Eve story.
How imaginative and how relevant!
I can relate to this--When you are in love with someone even the small or simple acts attract you to that person.
Wonderful poem and great hub! Have a lovely day!
Venkatachari M from Bangalore, India on February 07, 2016:
It's great, Missy. I can think of some such moments experienced by me during watching my dearest doing very simple things like this. I experienced the innocence, childishness, etc. in those actions and fell in love. It's a great experience to watch such things. Thanks for this wonderful hub.
John Hansen from Australia (Gondwana Land) on February 07, 2016:
Missy, you know how I voted, right? What seems like the simplest acts and nonsensical things can inspire the most vivid poetry. I could feel the unconditional love you portrayed through your wonderful words. Beautiful work. I am anxious to publish another hub...currently working on a poem..but I have another outside paying project that has top priority. Hope to post soon. Have a great week.
