Picking blackberries at the end of summer
is a family tradition.
We find the tasty black fruit among the thorns
and thistles, nestled off most traveled trails.
Usually found in thickets off the roadside
along fields, mountains, or seashores.
This delectable fruit is available for our taking.
We carry baskets or pails to fill to the brim.
We eat some while we gather but are careful
not to eat too much to avoid a tummy ache
but more importantly we want enough
for jellies, preserves, muffins and pies.
There is nothing better than the aroma
of black berries being baked for dessert.
The purplish stain on our lips lets others know
we’ve eaten one of the best treats of the season.
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