Berry Bliss

A ripe strawberry can symbolize summer on the tongue, a burst of red sweetness that makes you think of porch swings and iced tea, and also the last snack you had before going to bed

In a recipe shared between friends, the strawberry often stands for a shared memory, like the time you both tried to make jam from your garden and spilled half the fruit on your shoes

When someone posts a photo of a yogurt bowl with strawberries on top, it's a quiet declaration that they're making time for joy, and also that they have at least one functioning blender at home

A child holding a strawberry in their hand might be showing they're ready to learn, like the first day of school when they bring in a snack with a purpose, and also a little bit of messy pride

An older couple arguing over the last slice of strawberry pie could be a metaphor for love itself, full of seeds and sweet and sour all at the same time, and also a little bit of who got to choose the toppings