What makes “Fruits” a profound poem, not merely a wistful one, is its conclusion. Goh does not end in despair. Instead, he offers a strange, quiet acceptance. The speaker acknowledges that the fruit will fall, that the flesh will bruise, that the seed will either grow or be discarded. And still, he reaches for it.
Papayas and pears, a harmonious pair Kiwi and peaches, beyond compare The scent of durians, strong and free A tropical taste, for you and me fruits poem by goh poh seng
The final section of the poem deals with the interaction between the observer, the fruits, and the beggars. The act of buying fruit is juxtaposed with the act of witnessing poverty. The fruit is described as "sweet to the taste," providing physical nourishment What makes “Fruits” a profound poem, not merely