Mulberries - May 7, 2024

Gary Hunter
May 7, 2024
1 min read

they’re like an overly hot sun

when you’re chilly and

just wanted to warm up

a super pep talk

when you’re already

in a great space

or a flash flood

when all you wanted

was a drink of water

if you’ve ever eaten one

you’d know they’re like

a blackberry coated in honey

not measurable

on the Richter scale

of sweetness

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