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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