The likelihood of finding strawberries
tiny and wild and sweetaround your ankles
on any given day
in any given place
is not great
but sometimes
people find strawberries
right where they are standing
just because it is their turn
to be given a taste
of something wild and sweet
"What Is Given" by Ralph Murre. No other bibliographic information available. Image credit: "Wild Strawberries 2011," oil on canvas by Renata Moise (originally color).
so glad you found my friend Ralph. Thanks to you and Ralph.
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We're glad, too! Also glad Ralph shared the news of his poem's posting with his friends! Deep peace--PCD
DeleteHey, I'm a friend of Ralph also. We are all proud of this good guy and now
ReplyDeletethis good poem among his powerful arsenal. Lincoln
Rightfully proud! Thanks for commenting! Deep peace--PCD
DeleteOh, Ralph, this is a wonderful poem; all it needs is a picture by Sharon!
ReplyDeleteGlad to have all these comments from the Ralph Murre fan club! Rightly deserved! We're grateful to Ralph for his poetry. Deep peace--PCD
ReplyDeleteA beautiful poem, beautifully presented. And Ralph is in good company, as he deserves to be. I'm happy to know about this website.
ReplyDeleteGlad you visited. We hope you become a regular! (And thanks for the feedback!)
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PCD
A couple of years after you shared this poem Ralph Murre was named the Poet Laureate of Door County, Wisconsin. A bit about him here https://doorcountypulse.com/ralph-murre-door-countys-newest-poet-laureate/.
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