What is green?

Green

at least most

shades of green

are like nature.

the soft blades

in an army

of grass

marching through

the fields.

It is neutral

stinging

as nettles sting

and soothing

as dock leaves

do.

Some greens

are bitter

like the first

time you 

sink your teeth

into a

granny smith

and some greens

are vulgar.

Accidentally

dipping your

fingers into

wet moss.

Green can be

running your 

fingers through

hedgerows

feeling the

snap back of

each thick leaf

and green

it can be

subtle yet bold

feeling the oil

and brine

on your tongue

before the

first bite into

an olive

before

the flavour

balances them.