Blossom to Fruit

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In Blossoms to Fruit, Betty Caprelli captures the quiet magic of an ordinary autumn day that became the beginning of everything. What starts as a tender reflection on apple picking unfolds into a poignant meditation on love, destiny, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. With vivid imagery and heartfelt vulnerability, this poem weaves the beauty of nature into the intimate journey of falling in love and the new life that followed. Both nostalgic and hopeful, Blossoms to Fruit reminds us that some seasons change more than just the leaves.

Picking Apple Trees

We picked apple trees.
My mind’s eye mesmerized—
the contrast of your snowy hair
against the striking blue sky.

I breathe in the fragrance of fall,
the sweetness of your skin
dancing through the air,
weaving between the leaves,
flowing in and out of me
with each deep breath.

Am I dreaming, or is life all in?
Am I destined to be more than just a phone call?
Am I delusional—
or do I adore you,
as the tree loves its blooms,
as its flowers bear fruit,
as new life begins?

And what of a new life for me?
One with big brown eyes,
a toothless grin,
one who loves his tummy
filled to the brim.

My students will love these—
They’ll never understand
We harvested a greater plan.
Those reddish-pink, succulent fruits
led me deeper into the soul of you.

We picked apple trees.
Then, we had our baby.

Submitted: February 26, 2025

Romance love family romance poetry new-beginnings