Why Would I Fear to Taste of a Grape

Why would I fear to taste of a grape?
Seeing the ripeness without
Yet fearing within
That it will prove lemon-like in the proving?

I fear not it to be poison
But bitter only
That which doesn't kill
But makes unpleasant

Unpleasant is not death
But perhaps more life
More sanctity in reason
More triumph in action

No, it must be tasted 

Or forever regretted

For such a grape sweet as this to the eyes
Proving bitter
Will only teach wisdom
And give me experience.

Fear not, but taste
For, proving sweet,
The merrier I'll be
Or, proving bitter,
The better I'll become