Strawberry Delight

Picking strawberries on a warm day in August

What can be better then kicking off our shoe’s?

Fighting bees with sword and armor, picking strawberries

I will never forget the sights and scents of that summer noon

My bonnet propped upon my head; tied in a big purple bow

Dress splashed with strawberry colors

Colors like you find in a box of crayons

I collected more strawberries on my dress then fruits this noon

Basket dragging behind me too heavy with strawberries

I decided to sit by the lake and eat more berries

Basket light as a feather marching home with delight

As I walk home this summer noon, my steps became slower

Ouch! “My belly hurts”!  “I ate too many strawberries”.

Picking strawberries on a hot summers day

I know now to save some for the birds!