In class we were given a partner to interview, to find out a life changing event that they have experienced. The assignment itself was a bit life changing, by opening up to someone you hardly knew or trusted. This is the original poem I wrote about my partner, who is (unfortunately) allergic to apples.
Just One Bite
It snickers as it slithers,
landing like a stone
in the pit of your gut.
Its so sweet, so juicy, so delicious-
but-
The danger,
that follows after just one bite,
fighting for survival with all of your might.
You want to scream,
but your tongue has grown,
you want to breathe,
but your throat is closed.
Just one bite,
of the forbidden fruit,
the fruit that is held in the witch’s hand.
Just one bite,
and the poison seeps.
Just one bite,
and the sleeping beauty sleeps.
Just One Bite
It snickers as it slithers,
landing like a stone
in the pit of your gut.
Its so sweet, so juicy, so delicious-
but-
The danger,
that follows after just one bite,
fighting for survival with all of your might.
You want to scream,
but your tongue has grown,
you want to breathe,
but your throat is closed.
Just one bite,
of the forbidden fruit,
the fruit that is held in the witch’s hand.
Just one bite,
and the poison seeps.
Just one bite,
and the sleeping beauty sleeps.
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