Seasons of the Saskatoon

Seasons of the Saskatoon [serviceberry]

In April,

the hillsides burst with white—

five petal blooms of the Saskatoon

In spring,

A mule deer might nuzzle up

to feast on its new green leaves.

In June,

A chipmunk or chickadee

might taste its purple-blue berries.

In autumn,

its vibrant red leaves cover

the hillside in hope

In winter,

its red stems remind us 

the spring will come again

In nature,

each season soothes

in the colors of the Saskatoon.

Sheri Edwards

National Poetry Month

4/7/26

Resources:

Washington Native Plant Society

Wenatchee Naturalist

Forest Service

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