Seng - Fruits Poem By Goh Poh

Goh Poh Seng was a prominent Singaporean poet, playwright, and educator. Born in 1931, Goh was known for his contributions to the development of Singaporean literature. "Fruits" is one of his notable poems, which has been widely anthologized and studied in Singaporean schools.

Growth is not a race to the finish; it is an "unfolding." Trust the slowness. Trust the process. The fruit will come in its own season. fruits poem by goh poh seng

Have you read “Fruits” by Goh Poh Seng? What does the poem evoke for you—memory, desire, or the taste of home? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Goh Poh Seng was a prominent Singaporean poet,

The poem asks: Are we consuming the fruit, or is the fruit consuming our time? Each sweet bite is a small death of the moment, a forgetting of the inevitable. The speaker stands in the market or the orchard, surrounded by color and scent, and feels the cold press of the calendar. Growth is not a race to the finish; it is an "unfolding

"In the market, I see the fruits of my life displayed on stalls"

Perhaps today, instead of asking "Why haven't I arrived yet?" we should ask, "Am I willing to let the flower fall?" Are we willing to let go of a lesser version of ourselves so that a deeper, more nourishing version can take shape?

Goh Poh Seng was awarded the in 1982. While he is often celebrated for his social realism and novels like If We Dream Too Long , "Fruits" showcases the more personal and lyrical side of his poetry found in collections like The Girl from Ermita & Selected Poems . Fruits Poem By Goh Poh Seng