Blackthorn subtle, blackthorn snow ,
blackthorn sets my heart aglow
condensing onto branches full
as cumulus before the pour.
Hawthorn starburst, hawthorn sweet,
hawthorn cupcakes sprinkled pink
served for birds and bees to feast,
a very welcome maître d’.
Cherry blossom, cherry puff,
cherry trees engorged with fluff
extruding as from seams too tight
from teddy bear I squeeze at night.
There you are, sweet elderflower,
clustered like a cauliflower,
bursting oh so eagerly
for cordial, so syrupy.
