, often explores the intersections of nature and the human condition. His poem
The genius of “Fruits” lies in its quiet pivot. Midway, the poem shifts from description to reflection. The speaker realizes that the hand reaching for the fruit is no longer young. The teeth that once tore through skin are now cautious. The stomach that once welcomed any sweetness now negotiates with acid and regret. fruits poem by goh poh seng
: Notice sounds that repeat (like "ripened, resplendent") to emphasize the beauty of the harvest. , often explores the intersections of nature and
Fruits are symbols of the seasons. They ripen and decay, mirroring the cycle of human life. mirroring the cycle of human life.