Journey of Words

Wild Garlic

Shimmering sheets of ramsonsSpread through the woodRipple in the feckless breezeFootsteps fall softAs if in day old snowEvery gentle crunchEmits another pungent breathBetween harsh shadowsOf ash and sycamoreSquinting in steely sunlightShe stoops to gatherA small handful here another therePicking her way homeWith spring-stained fingers~ CLP 07/04/2025 

Shimmering sheets of ramsons
Spread through the wood
Ripple in the feckless breeze
Footsteps fall soft
As if in day old snow
Every gentle crunch
Emits another pungent breath

Between harsh shadows
Of ash and sycamore
Squinting in steely sunlight
She stoops to gather
A small handful here another there
Picking her way home
With spring-stained fingers

~

CLP 07/04/2025

2 responses

  1. kim881 Avatar
    kim881

    You captured the season beautifully, Chris. I especially love the ‘feckless breeze’ and ‘spring-stained fingers’.

  2. Caleb Cheruiyot Avatar
    Caleb Cheruiyot

    Wonderful ♥️

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