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Some things can be powerfully symbolic and they leave an impression on one's soul. She actually did bring me cherries.

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Cherries
 
One night
She brought me cherries
She left them on my doorstep
 
In the morning
The sun revealed them
Dew glistened like a myriad gems
Birds warbled somewhere nearby
A squirrel scampered by
A rabbit nibbled at the clover on the lawn
But no creature dared touch
The cherries
 
I looked in the bowl
Each cherry like a beating heart
Which one mine?
Which one hers?
 
I’m not much for eating
It took awhile
But when I bit into that first cherry
I knew there was no turning back
 
 
 
© Copyright 2006 Regis Auffray
  

 

 

 

 
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Reviewed by lois christensen
Reviewed on August 15, 2014
Shows enticement!
Reviewed by The Poetess
Reviewed on March 23, 2010
nice and creative
Reviewed by Angela Ciero
Reviewed on February 23, 2010
Poetry is a great way to create stories from anything. Beautiful story!
Thanks Regis!
Angela
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on January 26, 2010
YOU ACCEPTED THE OFFER...AND NOW...HANDLE AND EAT WITH CARE! THANKS FOR THIS WELL WRITTEN WORK DONE WITH YOUR USUAL CREATIVITY THAT IS ALWAYS ENJOYED. GOD BLESS. LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by Lena Kovadlo
Reviewed on January 16, 2010
A lovely poem that tells a story. Nicely written.
Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed it.

All the best,
Lena
Reviewed by Margaret Mullings
Reviewed on January 16, 2010
Powerfully written Regis and interesting!



Much Love,
Margaret
Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse
Reviewed on December 27, 2009
this makes me smile
the delicate essence of virginity
love's name calling you to tatse
Much Love & Cherries!
Vickie
Reviewed by Nicole Weaver
Reviewed on July 13, 2009
Wow Regis,
Terrific symbolism, I happen to love cherries, I always buy organic cherries from the local farmer's market when they are in season. I freeze them and eat them for snacks throughtout the year. After reading your poem, I will have a new image in my mind from now on.
Ncole
Reviewed by Michelle Mead
Reviewed on July 24, 2008
wow, i love love love this
Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on November 29, 2007
Regis,

I have a poem that delves into the (naughty) symbolism of cherries so you are so right.... I like how none dared to touch these cherries. The last verse makes them sound dangerous, like Eve taking the apple from the Tree~ Hugs:) Sheila
Reviewed by Axilea MU
Reviewed on November 18, 2007
"I’m not much for eating
It took awhile"... interesting revelation.
Sweet and simple and lovely? Not that innocent, it seems.
(It took me a few second before I could look at this bright red... maybe it's my mac ;-)).

Interesting Reg!

Axilea
Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on September 9, 2007
I like very much sentences " Each cherry like a beating heart,Which one mine, Which one hers?"....Liana Margiva
Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER
Reviewed on September 3, 2007
More forbidden fruit? luciously tasteful! Bless! Jasmin Horst
Reviewed by Sandi Schraut
Reviewed on December 12, 2006
leads my mind into an adventurous mode! Sandi
Reviewed by Jo Janoski
Reviewed on December 6, 2006
So vivid and creative! Nice one!
Reviewed by Samuel Stone
Reviewed on November 30, 2006
Very well written and interesting piece...left to the reader's imagination...well done...
Sam
Reviewed by Muhammad Al Mahdi
Reviewed on November 30, 2006
Oh, this is tremendous! Very sweet, lovely.
Reviewed by Sandra Corona
Reviewed on November 13, 2006
Ahhhhh, only you can make cherries a forbidden fruit :) ...

Sandy
Reviewed by Butch Howard (Reader)
Reviewed on November 12, 2006
I love the unique symolism here and the effective use of simile and metaphor:
"I looked in the bowl
Each cherry like a beating heart
Which one mine?
Which one hers?"
One taste and it was all over for you buddy! Well done!
~Butch
Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath
Reviewed on November 7, 2006

"Cherries"

Interesting symbolism.

Many ideas for cherries needless to say!
Now I cannot resist...goes great with whipped cream
they say!

Have a great one and take care these upcoming holidays,
From the Heart of an Artist Quiet Storm
Reviewed by Birgit and Roger Pratcher
Reviewed on October 24, 2006
Wonderful and moving, beautiful Regis!
Love and peace B&R
Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks
Reviewed on October 23, 2006
Brilliance in the picture...and the poem!! Can't get much more powerful than this one, Reg! Delightful and tantalizingly delicious...

Micke
Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on October 21, 2006
Cherries are power packed with antioxidants and other agents that fob off cancer cells, eat hearty my friend. They are delish anyway :)
:)Ch'erie
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on October 21, 2006

I’m not much for eating
It took awhile
But when I bit into that first cherry
I knew there was no turning back

THIS stanza could be a poem all its own..


Vesna:)
Reviewed by Robert Blackwell
Reviewed on October 21, 2006
She offered you her heart, and you partook, knowing that in doing so, you would eventually feed her your own.
Reviewed by alejapoet@aol.com Bennett
Reviewed on October 20, 2006
Wow that is one good cherry my friend and i hope you still have that cherry. I am too one good cherry and it feels so good to be one and appreciated for the first time in my life. I admire you for writing this and wish you all the best in your writing. as always.
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on October 19, 2006
Ah, you do know how to titillate, my friend. Like your new photo, although it may not be new, just now noticed it.
Reviewed by Regina Pounds
Reviewed on October 19, 2006
oohhh...this is incredibly seductive, Regis

Gina
Reviewed by Edward Lupinacci
Reviewed on October 18, 2006
Cherries Huh! Ok well I will try to think only one track here and just say that you described a sundae topping so well Yup nothing like a good cherrie on a nice mound of ice cream
Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on October 18, 2006
A really 'visual' piece of work, Regis!
I enjoyed having it open up my morning for me. It sparkles with life.

One thing you might have forgotten to change, though:

"Dew glistened like a myriad gems..." (I would opt for leaving the "a" out, and just say 'myriad gems.' Hmmmm?
Reviewed by Daring Sunshine
Reviewed on October 17, 2006
Delightful, imaginative, leaves visions of sweetness soaring!
Good write!
Peace&Grace,
Sharon
Reviewed by Kay P Devenish
Reviewed on October 17, 2006
They are beautiful to look at,expensive though,I am glad they were not sour.Your poem was cherry sweet.
Best wishes to you and yours
from
kay
Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie
Reviewed on October 16, 2006
This is so lovely Regis! Beautifully romantic!

Reindeer
Reviewed by Richard Christopher Suarez (Reader)
Reviewed on October 16, 2006
Regis;
whenever I think of talent and AD/ you are not far away!
I have often told you that I feel you are very gifted!
This latest only re-inforces that !
be blessed!
peace',
Rich Criso
Reviewed by Michelle Mills
Reviewed on October 16, 2006
Well how did I miss this one? I always read all of your poems Reg! I'm sorry! This is SO romantic! (And a wee bit sexy too!) Love, Michelle
Reviewed by Gloria Buono
Reviewed on October 16, 2006
"Cherries" by Regis (Reg) Auffray is delicious, uplifting poetry that feeds the soul and heart with lots of love, happiness and hidden feelings in-between. I think I'll have some of my favorites bittersweet chocolate covered cherries with a shot of port wine. Thanks for sharing. My best, Gloria
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on October 16, 2006
You ate her heart. Better than breaking it I guess.
Brilliantly symbolic...
Now for cherry pie..
Reviewed by Chrissy McVay
Reviewed on October 16, 2006
This could have a double meaning... Love it!

Chrissy
Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on October 16, 2006
The simplest pleasures of life are often the best. Thanks for sharing your fruit with us, Dear Regis.

Love & Light,
Joseph
Reviewed by Paul Williams
Reviewed on October 16, 2006
Tuck in my friend they sound sensually scrummy don't resist...symbollically superb Regis!
Reviewed by Robert Harrison (Reader)
Reviewed on October 15, 2006
I am pleased to be tracking you Reg. At this posting I shall be at the top of the list, and a bloomin" long list it is. So here are my comments, ditto,ditto,ditto,ditto and so on to the end.
Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on October 15, 2006
delicious metaphor, Regis ...a tasty tale to be savored ...
Reviewed by Chanti Niven
Reviewed on October 15, 2006
Forget apples...cherries are the original forbidden fruit.
A vividly descriptive write.
Chanti
Reviewed by S J (Reader)
Reviewed on October 15, 2006
He shall paint a picture most sweetly! Beautiful poem, Regis!

Sheila
Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on October 15, 2006
Reg, you are so creative. This is delicious!;-)...

Eileen
Reviewed by Taylor Ryan
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
Delectably :) metaphoric an oh so colorfully subtle an offering...
xo Taylor
Reviewed by Barbara Terry
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
Which one mine?
Which one hers?

Nice piece Regis. Romantic and surreal at the same time. Thanx for sharing dear brother.

May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie

"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."
Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
Nice write, Regis

Sage
Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
Ahhhh0- I like it Reg. Alot to the imaganation here, and the imagery was striking... WArm HuGs, Sheee
Reviewed by Aria Aven (Reader)
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
A gentle hop, skip and jump from innocence to carnal knowledge, sweetly done, in so many ways.

Aria
Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
Excellent metaphor, Regis, and beautiful, image-rich verse.
Take care,
Sherry
Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
Ooooo.... here I am, slapbang in the heart of Tess of the D'Urberville country and all I can see right now are those luscious ruby moistly-parted lips quivering round red berries. This is spiritually tantalising and totally ELECTRIC!! Also makes me think pears from City of Angels... A heavenly feast is this with just one bite... Edenic with Perfection still intact... Bless you, LOL K xx
Reviewed by RM Green
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
WOW! A luscious and tantalizing write... I absolutely LOVE it! Thank you for sharing, my Friend!

RM Green
Reviewed by Helen Downey
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
A powerful poem Reg! The imagery was outstanding. Thanks for sharing.

Helen (((HUGS)))
Reviewed by Constance Gotsch
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
Nice metaphor in the fruit
Reviewed by Handsum Hart
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
A tasty write. Bon Appétit!

Best wishes
Reviewed by Aberjhani
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
A deliciously sweet and original use of a classic image, made all the more powerful and irresistible for what is implied rather than directly stated.
Aberjhani
Reviewed by S H (Reader)
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
Actually, this is kind of erotic :)~
Reviewed by Lew Duffey
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
Bet you can't eat ONE! Beautiful poem. Those cherries could be symbolic of so many things. I suppose it is up to the reader to figure out for himself which one.
God Bless,
Lew
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
Regis,

Cherries are one of my very favorite things to eat; you made me hungry with this one! YUM! Very well done, mon ami!

(((HUGS))) and much love, ton ami, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D
Reviewed by Gloria Gay
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
A bowl of temptation that apparently worked! This is a sweet and highly effective poem, and captured within its lines, at least for a while, is the old adage that "life is a bowl of cherries."
Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
There's nothing wrong with enjoying the fruits of life..no matter what their shape.
A sweet delightful treat here Regis.

Lisa
Reviewed by Phillip William Allen
Reviewed on October 14, 2006
gotta dip the cherries into a melted Hershey bar, Yummmm
Reviewed by val salazar (Reader)
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
nice poem sounds like someeone cares
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
O I love the wonderful possibilities one can wonder with these words! Fun write!
Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Augh!!! Sweet fruit of the berry!
Delicious.
Susan
Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Regis,

Whoa, this is high fructose, Brother! LOL
Love the cherry red font, too!
A truly delectable write...

Love&Hugs, Rhonda
Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
I said that the first time I "took a cherry" myself...;) e
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
You do cherries proud Regis...
Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Cherry Sweet...

TRASK
Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
A deep sensual visual poem ! Oh what temptation forbidden fruit has !!!............M
Reviewed by Approximately Naive
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Who was it that said that we only have one bite at the cherry? Obviously someone who did turn back. Something of the MaCarthur's Park came to mind as I read this succinct piece: 'Someone left the cake out in the rain, I don't think that I can take it, For it took so long to bake it, And I'll never have that recipe again, Oh no'
Nice touch using red to create both mood and tone.
Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Lucious write and a beautiful one indeed. I thought of the first night I went out with my husband, I had known him all of my life...he actually lived across the road from me, and I went out with him as a kind of joke, and like you said...there was no turning back, the rest is history. Great write!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Reviewed by KJ McPhee
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
I really like when you focus on a single subject - the cherries were delicious! best wishes kenny
Reviewed by H. Lena Jones
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
A cherryful write, Regis. Clever, too. Keep enjoying your "cherries".

God Bless
Lena
Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Oh this one is so well illustrated Regis..... Wonderful work I enjoyed...

Light & peace,
Joselyn
Reviewed by Ann Marquette
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
I love it...
ann
Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
As sweet as the poet. :-) ~~Nordette
Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Lovely Poetic song, about cherries ... Regis
But this a "Gem" Of a write
A Keeper I might Add
Thanks
Peace be with you
William
Reviewed by Jacqueline Marshall (Reader)
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
The poem itself is a cherry! Lovely. JM
Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
The male version of the apple bite

lol
very good Reg lol
Reviewed by Edwin Larson
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Mmmm Mmmm This write just gave me a cherry craving. Good write, even with the pits ;)

EDL
Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Regis ...

Amen and Amen! And again I say Amen!

Love those cherries Regis, red, ripe, and sweet. I do enjoy how the animals respected your treasure too.

I do enjoy how you paint the representation of something abstract with something so concrete. Frodo and Gimli would have been proud.

Light and Wisdom to you dear friend and contemporary ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg
Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Oh wow!!!!! Regis, this write is a treasured moment!!!!!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)
Reviewed by Susan Sonnen
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
now this is REALLY good!

Susan
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Stunning....and hey what do they say about sharing???

Damn I would give anything for a ripe cherrie right this very moment....you tickled my taste buds my friend!!

Warm love TinkaSweets
Reviewed by Dove JoAnne Cromp (Reader)
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Reg, I adored this..Your so prolific in your writings, always bringing FRUIT of the Holy Spirit to your readers..I saw your new picture up there on your bio!! Your so cute, hehe..Have a glorious and wonderful day~~

Love,
Dove
Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Like potato chips you just can't eat one.
Reviewed by CJ Heck
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
... but oh what they stand for! A delightful write, Reg. Love the image of the cherries, too!
Love,
CJ
Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Reg

As my Mum was fond of saying " Life is a bowl of cherries "..." Just pick them "..

Brilliant, symbolic gem..

Peter
Reviewed by Brett Moore
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
the apprehension involved in taking that first bite, I love that. Great poem.

Brett
Reviewed by Rusty Daily
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Very fine write Regis and the symbolism perfect.
Rusty
Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Well cherries are lovely fruit and the promise they bring is even lovelier. Victor
Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
What a lovely and sensual analogy here...awesome work!!

Myrna
Reviewed by Lynn Barry
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Hose me off...I love this evocative poem very much.
Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on October 13, 2006
Wow magic in the making this one dazzles the imagination with the hidden symbolism and analogies. Well done.

Fee
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