Bio Char Bonanza or Brush Burning with impunity

Blackberry thorn, pruned shrubs, weed piles, winter storm debris

Gathered up in messy stashes,

Anticipating the flames and heat, a flush of endorphins.

Usually muttering nonsensical incantations, « Burn, Bastard , Burn.

Adding newspapers, and matches, Strike.

The sparks and hiss, cracks, and flickering.

Spring brush burning.