A humble bush
Many cars brush
During their rush.
Rich yellow Gorse
Lining the course
My heart explores.
Lovely time spent
The way I went
Coconut scent.
Contrasting sky,
Heaving a sigh,
Mood raised high.
On dark days, bright.
It brings delight.
A welcome sight.
Soothing the soul,
Happy and whole.
Onward we role.
A great idea for a local and very pretty tea that costs nothing to make, and comes with the added pleasure of a walk in the fresh air on a lovely day, gathering gorse along the way! You will need thick gloves as gorse stalks are thorny. Gorse flowers can be picked and used fresh in spring to produce a wonderfully aromatic flower tea. Put two tablespoons of fresh gorse flowers in a small teapot (serves 2). Make sure to give them a little squeeze first to bruise them, to help release the flavour. Leave to infuse for 7-10 minutes & then strain & serve. Just as nice as an Iced Tea as it is as a hot cup of tea. Gorse flowers can be dried for later use. If using dried flowers, use one tablespoon instead of two. Another way to enjoy Gorse Flower Tea, if you are short on time, is to make your usual cup of tea, let it cool just a little, then add a dash of Gorse Flower Syrup.
Source: goodfoodireland.ie site.
magnificent drink
aromatic gorse flowers
marvelous hot tea
Contest: Halfway Through October: Create a Little Poem, sponsored by Andrea Dietrich.
so cute leaves of gorse
and its small yellow flowers
great to do hot tea
"When gorse is out of blossom,
kissing's out of fashion",
and the saying's true,
for gorse 'round here grows at odd times,
but there's always some to view.
Bright yellow
it stands between some rocks
towards the sparkling sea.
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11/11/2018
Standard Contest No. 135
Sponsor - Brian Strand
1st place win
Soft Celtic rainfall
Sunlight flicker, shadow play
Iridescent glow
Wild, flamboyant golden gorse
Vibrant vista, summer sun.
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