Red, Red Berries

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Oh, the sweet treats she brings
Out of love and kindness
Bless her heart 
For she knows not love’s blindness

Her white teeth glimmer
Through full parted lips
She leans toward my chair
And plants a soft kiss

Luscious red berries
On the bòrd she does place
She lingers nearby
Expectation on her face

I oblige with a berry
And swallow steadfast
A pernicious bitterness
Leaves me aghast

I fall to the floor
But before I depart
She crouches down low
And says “bless your heart”

W3 Prompt #88: Wea’ve Written Weekly’s poet of the week, Lesley, prompts us to write a poem inspired by Robert Burns, incorporating “some local dialect, slang, and/or colloquialism from where you live.”

“Bless your (her/his/their) heart” is an expression used in the southern United States to express genuine sympathy, but can also be used as an insult, such as to one’s intellect or judgment.

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27 thoughts on “Red, Red Berries”

  1. Jenn, your poetic tale unfolds like a southern breeze, carrying the sweet scent of red berries and the complexities of human interaction. The clever use of “bless your heart” adds a touch of charm, making your verses all the more delightful! 🍓📜

    ~David

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  7. Sarah this was so wickedly clever! My sister and several nieces and nephews and their families live in Georgia, bless their hearts. Some came up to Michigan over Christmas and built their first snowmen! Their grandmother is taking daily photos that show the slow demise of the snowman…

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  8. This poem delights me. I love the rhythm and flow it possesses. The scene it presents is beautiful, sweet and full of warmth… until the final twist. 😁 (wonderful touch of dark humour).
    Brilliant! I love it.
    Bless your heart, JJJ ❤️

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