The Vineyard
Because of the grapes, the wine, and because
of you, Martha — your vineyard, your white roses
by the bike path, your Chappaquiddick breakers.
Happiness! Why be afraid! We make
a morning of love — baby, we get to live
here: this sun, this life, it’s all give, give, give.
   for Marti
© Michael Fleming
Brattleboro, Vermont
May 2012
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