The Speaker is an observant and practiced forager who enjoys spending time outdoors in early autumn. He possesses a deep appreciation for the physical environment and approaches the act of eating berries directly from the bramble as a joyful, solitary routine. By rolling the cold fruit on his tongue, he connects the sensory experience of eating to the mental process of forming words and creating poetry.

The Blackberry Plants are living entities in the autumnal environment that act with specific agency. They grow thick, prickly thorns as a penalty to defend their sweet fruit from careless animals and humans. They yield their ripe berries easily only to those who know how to work around their defenses without getting scratched.