Red berries

Yes, red berries glow in  clear sunlight
And holly tree’s  sharp leaves give home to birds
But I am weary, ready for the night

Yes,in winter no mosquitoes bite
But coldness slows the flow of mind and word
Yet red berries sway in   breeze and light

If I were a bird, I might take flight.
To ourselves compassion must be turned
For  all are weary, ready for the night

Compare a  nuclear bomb to nature’s might
Violence and destruction  come unearned
While  blood red berries boast in   base sunlight

Crowds are gathered ready for a fight
Verbal  violence lashes and hate burns
Now I  weary, ready for the night

One wrong word might make our world  ignite
Danger sends its lovers their invites
While red berries  taunt in  love’s sunlight
I am weary, ready for the night