Blackberrying
the time is right to pick
but we must get there quick
before the birds arrive
or little larvae thrive
or grows that fur of grey
that makes the fruit decay
must breach nature’s defence
let foraging commence
arched stems triggered to thrash
sharp thorns to rip the flesh
when fruit we try to claim
price of foraging game
caution we exercise
in grabbing precious prize
now we have our harvest
with berries at their best
the time was right to pick
but we had to work quick
Copyright © Tony Hargreaves | Year Posted 2023
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