blackberries
snatched from the hedgerow
heady wine
© Rachel Green July 2025
Local council bids to pull more money
from the residents with garden access
charging to collect a green bin? Funny.
Was that not covered by Council Taxes?
I remember when the green bin started
"increased recycling," they claimed "because
green waste buried means the earth has farted
and we care about the greenhouse gasses buzz."
I paid it for a year and every week
ensured my green bill full and councilled empty
but come spring more money did they seek
although I thought the current rate was plenty.
What shall I do, I asked, if I don't pay the fee?
"Put in the grey bin, and we'll landfill it for free."
© Rachel Green July 2025
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