Black raspberry harvest
from the spring hillside
itching, sting of
scratching thorns
Snatching secret mulberries
tiptoe stretch on the sidewalk
nervous glances at
darkened houses
Fond memories of
barefooted gatherings
daddy long legs shrieks
brake up brave determination
Giddy bounty from
forest and city
hands stained purple
in victory
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