The Strawberry Seed
...
There is a strawberry seed
stuck
between my molars
this bitter kernel of fructose tomorrows.
Sunward searing -
down my lashes,
salt leans back into my eyes
-
quarried ocean brine
refracted through turgid time;
my sunroof is spider-webbed by
summer’s musings
spindled ‘round
that
Strawberry seed:
stuck-
between my left
molars, a strawberry seed
is stuck:
tomorrow,
through fruit found on roadside dunes
strawberries might sprout
Between my teeth
- there -
is stuck
a strawberry’s seed
About the Creator
Benjamin Butz-Weidner
I've come here to tell my tales, and share my truths.
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Compelling and original writing
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Comments (8)
Hey Benjamin! Great job ❤️❤️❤️ - Keep up the amazing work!
Congrats on Top Story!🥳🥳🥳
Your writing is very nice you write like this you will be a great writer And I was asked to do a story by going to my vocal ID
Terrific work! Keep it going—congratulations!
Love the line, "this bitter kernel of fructose tomorrows." You have an intrigued new subscriber!
Really made me think of childhood summer pool memories at my aunts! Very good 😌
I really liked this! You painted a very vivid picture. Great poem!
Poetic!