Plum was heaven
Plum was stem
Until the season’s turn
And early rain’s intention
Until the bud’s desire
Until the blossom-burst
Until bee pollen-scattering
And Sun’s divine attention
The fruit imagination
Until its flesh uncovered
Until its curve encountered
The touch of tongue and teeth
Until the sweet surrender
Its sugar-water tendered
Washed us stem to heaven
Bud-desire, blossom-burst
Victoria-by-the-Sea, PE
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