The air felt invigorating. Cool and breezy. The blackberries moved along with the brambles as I reached through thorns to grasp them.A mother bird hovered nearby as I reached over her nest with one egg.I quickly moved and worked a few feet away. My hands held plump dark berries.I became caught by my sleeves, and […]
The honeysuckle vines grow where they’ve been forbidden.The little flowers disregard the rules.In gold, ivory, and white they weave a song of belonging.They sing of mystery and misunderstanding.They beckon the brave and the tender hearted.The soft petals send their fragrance up as an offering.Who will stop and wonder?Who will notice their beauty and not scoff?Will […]