Persimmon Poetry:
Of 'Possums And Persimmons
by Reverend John F. Dorsey (~1970)persimmonpudding.com
|
Persimmon Poetry:Of 'Possums And Persimmonsby Reverend John F. Dorsey (~1970)persimmonpudding.com |
|
| Diospyros virginiana L. (common persimmon): History, Cultivation, Celebration and Culture, Natural History, Botany, Health & Nutrition, Culinary Use (recipes), Commercial, Entertainment, News, Links, Sources, Home, Contact us!, |
Of 'Possums And Persimmonsby Reverend John F. Dorsey, (1916- )Mr. 'Possom is a farmerAnd his crop? Persimmon trees! Many a woodland stocks his product And he grows his crop with ease. How he loves those ripe persimmons Sweet as syrup, smooth as silk -- Like a gourmet loves his entrees Like a baby loves his milk. They must meet his hidden hunger They must satisfy his needs. But he does not eat for nothing Sowing far and wide the seeds. Thank you, Lord, for Mr. 'Possum! I like ripe persimmons, too. Kissed with sun and frost and raindrops Washed with fog and morning dew. |  |
| This poem is reprinted here by permission of the
author (2009). It was originally published in both of the two
references below. Reverend Dorsey published a number of books and none
had published dates associated with them. The one reference below from
1970 was inscribed as such by Reverend Dorsey. Dorsey, John F. 1970. "Of 'Possums And Persimmons." I Heard Them Saying That God Was Dead, And Other Poems To Ponder. Cincinnati, OH: Self-published. 26. Dorsey, John F. Unknown Date. "Of 'Possums And Persimmons." Seventy Poems To Ponder. Florala, AL: Self-published. 63. | |