Herbaceous Fragaria

Thicket of intermingled branch tangle Hides pimple shine ripe juice strawberries strewn Across pine needle pick up stick mangle Fragrant lily pink tang gives tasty boon Hook horseshoe slender stems support balls' dangle Gloss hanging globes celebrate scarlet balloon Bountiful renewed eruption of Spring Sprouts floated fruit fit for a fairytale King Hidden in haven bed of duvet shade Shielded precious berries, safe from predator Sweetest treats endorse purely Heaven made Cones pushing petals exalt Mother Nature Lanterns swinging China Town of gloomy glade Lined foliage raises redness in rapture Emblem of wild leaf crown insignia Represents righteous memorabilia Humble hunter uncovers last month's melt Freshened season floods taste buds in wonder Tart bumpy tongue tid bits brazenly dealt By pine imbibed wildness growing under Woodland umbrella where I'm gladly knelt Gaunt Winter cruelty is cast asunder God's lollies extend tender umbilical Sun warm strawberry snack sabbatical 16th February 2021 Written for Contest: Spring Sponsor: Regina Mc Intosh