Childhood memories

They say a pruned tree bears more fruit.

Did the tree ask to be more fruitful?

Did it willingly submit?

I have been pruned severely,

whole limbs lobbed off,

abandoned on a orchard floor.

Some of my own choosing, some not.

If I come for you with my pruning hook,

tell me to shut up and move on.

3-6-23


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