Poem By Goh Poh Seng: Fruits

, Goh uses the ripeness of fruit as a metaphor for "miraculous completeness"—a state of being that offers a buffer against the unpredictability of life. Review: Harvesting Joy in Uncertain Times

In the market's vibrant display, A rainbow's splendor comes to stay, Fruits of every shape and hue, Entice the senses, old and new. fruits poem by goh poh seng

“Dragon’s eye, rambutan, mangosteen… each a syllable of a lost language.” , Goh uses the ripeness of fruit as

by Goh Poh Seng

: They represent hard work, accomplishment, and a "generosity" that helps sustain people through uncertain times ("when again we cannot tell for sure whether the coming days will go for well or ill"). Tips for Studying the Poem Tips for Studying the Poem In Western poetry,

In Western poetry, a poem about fruit (think Keats’s "To Autumn" or H.D.’s "Pear Tree") is often about pure aesthetic beauty. Goh Poh Seng’s poem subverts that.