needed only a fruit: I have an orchard

I set out in search of a fruit

I was hungry

Disturbed and inquisitive

I needed to learn

To find a reason why

So I set out in search of a fruit

A splendid ripe fruit

That held the proverbial knowledge

A whole truth of sorts

I searched for something to numb the brain

To silence the questions

To drown the echoing cries

The incessant disbelief

The agonizing detest

I set out searching for a fruit

Believing that I would know it when I found it

I am now the owner of an orchard

Fruits abound at every corner

I found my answer long ago

But my wisdom was lost in all the fruity tastes

Now my answer lies within the bounds of this orchard

But I have not the wisdom to search for it again

I am content that I can look after my fruits the tasting holds no more pleasure in me