The Coconut

The Coconut 

Like manna
it fell
a fruit offered in perfect love
fit to feed the multitude
sent from above.
Living water
to quench the driest of throat.
It flowed plentifully
cracked just so
so I may go
and get its life essence
to relieve the distress of my soul.
As the clear, pure, sweet water slide down
it left a permanent trail
of such comfort
that now I can exhale
receive many blessings only each sip can unfold.