The Orange

by Wendy Cope

At lunchtime I bought a huge orange 


The size of it made us all laugh. 


I peeled it and shared it with Robert and Dave— 


They got quarters and I had a half.




And that orange it made me so happy, 


As ordinary things often do 


Just lately. The shopping. A walk in the park 


This is peace and contentment. It's new.

The rest of the day was quite easy. 


I did all my jobs on my list 


And enjoyed them and had some time over. 


I love you. I'm glad I exist.