Houston Chronicle Sunday

‘Possumhaw’

- By Jean Hackett

Ripe orange pebbles glow against the dappled grays of bark and sky, berries offered on outstretch­ed arms to feed empty stomachs of some, hungry eyes of all.

Even as agarita begins to stir, tempting the air into springtime sweetness, the winterberr­y banquet remains, patiently awaiting any mockingbir­d or cardinal that chances this way.

Bounty and beauty at the cusp of seasons.

Jean Hackett writes and lives in San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country.

Poetry editor: Jim LaVilla-Havelin

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