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I Apologized To An Acorn

I kicked an acorn down the road as I often do, to see how far it would roll, but unlike most, which quickly veer left or over the center, this one kept going and didn't stop - until it rested far down the street, seemingly waiting to be nudged once more. So, I swept it out and down the hill thinking, "You go little guy"! Just then, a truck rumbled up the hill and crushed it. When I got to where it lay, I said, "Sorry buddy"! Afterwards I thought that most have probably had a private conversation with nature but, how many have apologized to an acorn?

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Paul Callus

Date: 10/4/2022 11:37:00 AM

Poor acorn! The author possesses a kind and sentimental heart. ~ Regards // paul

Paul Callus
Date: 10/5/2022 5:46:00 AM

I just realized that the sonnet anthology has been finalized (saw it on Andrea's FB). I am sure it will be a success. Regards & congratulations // paul

Craig Cornish
Date: 10/4/2022 1:07:00 PM

Sometimes buddy - I often have more patience and empathy for flora - they don't start wars? BTW your love and accomplishments in Haiku are admirable - and thanks so much for your contribution to "our" sonnet book - it was more special because it was shared with so many!

Michael Tor

Date: 10/3/2022 2:01:00 PM

Craig I can relate to the relationship you build with the acorn. You had a special fondness with it for he had achieved greatness in going such a distance. You admired that achievement and grew fond of it to again move and suddenly a truck took what pleasure you and that acorn shared. Your words made it real and personal. That is a great mastery of words that you have shared. Thanks for sharing and enjoyed reading. When I look at an acorn I will think of this Poem of yours..Your apology he accepted...

Craig Cornish
Date: 10/4/2022 1:20:00 PM

Great fun Michael--funny in a strange way (how poets think I guess)--who gets the credit for the distance gained - what in our lives (everything I guess {It's a Wonderful Life}?) is that second/moment/day shared? What, for instance, if that acorn had bounced onto the windshield of a car coming up the hill - even though none were coming when I kicked it? It's clear you have that same collections of answered/unanswered queries -- thank you -- we should never try to envision ourselves superior to an acorn - lest an old oak fall upon us and remind us why?

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/3/2022 11:13:00 AM

Hello Craig Cornish, I do not think anyone has apologized to anacorn. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/4/2022 3:02:00 PM

Hello Craig, okay, once your friendswith an acorn I do agree wiht you. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Craig Cornish
Date: 10/4/2022 12:58:00 PM

LOL - Yes, but once you're friends - if only for a moment Dear Darlene - occasionally more memorable than longer known friends?

Frederic Parker

Date: 10/3/2022 10:19:00 AM

Not many, though my wife talks to plants

Craig Cornish
Date: 10/4/2022 12:55:00 PM

I hope that includes you Frederic...just kidding