Blackberries

Wild, wild blackberries in the bush

Growing in abundance,

And in such a rush!

Growing, stretching, twisting through the woods

Revealing pink faces,

Throwing back green hoods.

Pink blotches turn to red, then black.

Bright green tendrils spiral

Up, over, and back.

Fall not into their clutches, or you'll stay

Caged in thorny berries

'Til your dying day.

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Kimberlee Long, May 21st, 2022

Econlockhachee Wilderness Area. Photo by: Kimberlee Long