One Time Bloom

One Time Bloom

September 2024 - Corran Ban

‘Twas a one time bloom like a secret gift

And the fruit was ripe so I reached for it

And the juice was sweet, and it came and went

‘Twas a one time bloom, that was heaven sent

I had just moved in to the old homestead

With a thousand doubts in my youthful head

When a craggy tree that I thought was dead

Gave a one time bloom that was heaven sent

Then I asked from whence did this gift appear

Was it Good King Wenceslas who brought me cheer

But no answer came as the seasons went

‘Twas a one time bloom that was heaven sent

Nectarines that caught my eye 

As I rode my mower by 

Something told me I was home

Something new would grow

Still I go and visit the craggy tree

Though it’s never bloomed again for me 

And I give my thanks at that monument 

For the one time bloom that was heaven sent