Apparently this is my day for thinking about oranges...

[f4f3]

The Orange

At lunchtime I bought a huge orange
The size of it made us all laugh.
I peeled it and shared it with Robert and Dave—
They got quarters and I had a half.

And that orange it made me so happy,
As ordinary things often do
Just lately. The shopping. A walk in the park
This is peace and contentment. It’s new.

The rest of the day was quite easy.
I did all my jobs on my list
And enjoyed them and had some time over.
I love you. I’m glad I exist.

Wendy Cope

Comments

[jen-c-w.livejournal.com]

That's a lovely poem, I didn't know it thanks.

[f4f3.livejournal.com]

Both of the poems I posted today came into my life at just the right time, and I'm really glad they've come back again.