progeny peas

mature peas busting out of the pod,

no more room to grow 

destined to roll across a plate 

chased by forks,

maybe sit in cans on shelves 

for who knows how long-

or stuffed in bags 

in cold dark freezers 

risking the cold burn...

the lucky ones though,

go back to soil 

& produce more progeny...

living on 

in pea memory. 

@baccusbee

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