Blackthorn Sloe, wild purple;

Lichens, feather-soft lime;

Bilberries, beautiful, dainty;

Treasures in Autumn time.

Scrambling brambles, fruitful;

A winner for wildlife and people;

Raspberries, rubies ripening;

Juicy and ready for savouring.

Wild Strawberries, sweet;

Almost too cute to eat;

Bracket Turkeytail, incredible;

For miracle herbal tea.

Hazelnuts, wonders;

Energy in a shell;

Acorns, iron and manganese;

Roasted and prepared well.

Beech Nuts, staple stock;

Roasted genly in a pan;

Chestnuts, spiky top coats;

Guarding their gold inside.

Nature's harvest, joy;

A feast for eyes and mouths;

Fun to collect, as well;

Through the Winter season.

Berries, melons and grapes;

For the bird's tonight;

Wild Hips for healthy hearts;

A finale of syrups, jams and jellies.

Sue Cartwright

Spiral Leaf