Read the Sign

Pineapples have long been a symbol of hospitality in the South, but  here is a new perspective on the tropical fruit.

Be a Pineapple

“Be a Pineapple

Stand Tall

Wear a Crown

Be sweet on the inside”

I recently saw this saying on a plaque at a store,

I wanted to remember it because I think it says much more,

More goodness is packed into those four small statements,

Than in a lecture or speech with philosophical basis,

“Stand tall”- a posture that exudes confidence and self-esteem,

Encouragement to be brave and to achieve your dream,

“Wear a Crown”- a sign that you are royalty, in God’s eyes,

A humble servant of God, yet a crown of glory is the prize,

“Be sweet on the inside”- have a soft heart, tender and kind,

The sweetness inside will far surpass the calloused rind,

A tough exterior is needed to endure this harsh fallen world,

But bear sweet fruit and your witness is unfurled,

Like a flag flying high on the tall pole in a swift breeze,

These four statements above will put a timid heart at ease,

Take note of the signs you read every day,

Sometimes they have a lot more to say!

Written:  2/01/2020

Tammy Harvey