A Blackberry Party

 I loved writing this - it's one of those pieces that just spills from your pen because the occasion was just so beautiful.  It's about my youngest girl (who loves picking and eating blackberries) and really highlights how important writing is - preserving an incredibly special moment in time with words.  I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it https://nation.cymru/culture/a-blackberry-party/ xx




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