19th June 2018

pink tinged clouds
reflecting the edge of dawn
white roses

© Rachel Green 2018

wild strawberries
cover the ground beneath the walnut tree
tiny red berries no bigger than beads
but sweet as molasses from the tin.
the old corgi used to love them,
spending the day grazing
before I had a chance to gather.
Blackberries in August
dog walks spent snuffling
for those at knee-height;
plucked off gently
until the fur around her mouth
looked like she's been fighting
and won.
© Rachel Green 2018