Tangles of Briar The briars lost their leaves months ago Exposing thorns sharp as shards of glass They have not been exposed to snow Or made brittle by frost and ice Their black threads tangle the hedgerow Ensnaring harmless birds and mice Foraging for elderberry and sloe And my careless hand scratched twice Beaded with […]
Tag: Brambles
Another seasonal poem
Brambles In the midst Of an impenetrable thicket A tangle of vigorous fast-growing Densely arching stems A hoard of shiny gems Spanning two seasons In a crown of thorns Blackberries Delicious Devilish fruit Spat on by Satan On Michaelmas Day Burning orbs of drupelets Red when they’re green When plump and ripe Delicate ebony eyes […]
writing in north norfolk 