This week’s petite pen in picked fresh from AllPoetry. 30 Words or less to this vibrant painting by Julia Rigby. If the scene gets your salivary glands going, feel free to join me in penning your own sweet morsel to share. If you post it to your own blog, be sure to ping it back here and tag it #petitepen so we can all enjoy it.

Happy Tuesday!

Blackberries by the Beach

Blackberries by the beach.
Thistles and whistling wind.
Bitter sweet pop
of wave on rock
calls open; let me in.
Juicy days are perishable
though they seem to never end.

© 2022 | K.Hartless

Artwork: “Late Summer Brambles”Julia Rigby

26 responses to “Blackberries by the Beach”

  1. Gorgeous painting, gorgeous words. I adore that petite pen, K. Let’s see…

    dark tides rely
    upon that which is found
    inside

    the presence of your skin

    reminiscent
    of days spent along the coast

    where two hearts will remain forevermore

    Fun. Wishing you continued wellness in your adventuring, my friend. 💜

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    1. I love the mix of tart and sweet in this one. Thank you for writing with me, Jeff. The stains of a blackberry day. Love it. 💜

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      1. I’m glad you enjoyed it, K. Writing with you is always a treat. 💜

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      2. 😊

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  2. I can’t decide whether I like this more for its lightness or for its depth 🙂

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    1. What a wonderful comment. Thank you. 😁

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  3. lovely painting and poem; the gorgeous sensuousness of those berries, both as subject and metaphor —

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    1. Thank you, John. I can’t think of blackberries without thinking of my maternal grandmother. Her blackberry hair and our tin pail up the mountainside to find berries.

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      1. wonderful memories; grandma would be pleased 🙂

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      2. This is so kind of you to say. Thank you, John.💜

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  4. Lovely painting and beautiful words!

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    1. Thank you, Luisa. I appreciate your kind words.

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  5. Tom Avatar

    Some gorgeous descriptions here- really vivid snapshots of sound and texture that bring the scene alive ❤

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    1. Thank you, Tom. I am squeezing all the juices form these berries that I can while they last. 😉

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      1. Tom Avatar

        Best make the most of it while you can 🙂

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  6. Beautiful poems and a delightful prompt! My attempt was a few words over, but I was happy to try!! https://yourplateormine967244485.com/blackberry/sun/2022/08/3/petite/pen/

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  7. […] K’s Petite Pen 2 August. Image is by Julia Rigby. #petitepen and dVerse Poets “August prompt” ©Misky 2022 […]

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  8. Can’t wait to start picking blackberries! Your Petite Pen captures the experience in the image perfectly, K.

    A curl of mint to cleanse the mouth,
    A smear of vanilla to sweeten the spoon,
    And a tumble of blackberries to sharpen the senses.

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    1. Oh, delightful brevity. The color combination is perfect. Thank you for writing with me, and your kind words.

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      1. Always, always a pleasure K. ☺

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  9. Lovely poetry and perfect with the painting. Nicely done. xooxoxo

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    1. Oh, thank you, Joni. I’m so sorry I missed your kind comment last week. Hope you’re having loadof juicy summer days and nights.

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      1. Thank you dear K you are something else. Sending blessings your way. 🦋❤️

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      2. 💜😊🦋 Blessing to you as well, dear friend.

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