BLACKBERRY WINTER

I see blackberry winter's here
that very special time of year
when thorny vine's small white bloom
announces colder weather's doom

It's cold enough to wear long sleeves
to ward off spring's last chilly breeze
yet warm enough up in the day
to show that cold won't long hold sway

The flower of this lowly berry
reminds that summer will not tarry
this mini-season won't last long
so don a cloak and come along

We'll enjoy this evening's nip
hands in each others loving grip
and gaze into each others eyes
as stars replace the crisp blue skies

As whippoorwill gives serenade
from 'cross the pond in brushy glade
beneath a blanket we'll start to plan
vacationing on the ocean's sand

But in the back of cozy mind
all thoughts of winter left behind
tiny voices, soft and sweet
whisper : next comes summer's stifling heat

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