We have love and Minds to be out of. We are not alone At the brink Of reason, kindness. Anything less, Sanity revokes Into cosmic jokes -- We miss what we had. No defense except I haven't intelligence To go mad--neither Do you-- I suggest We start anew.
Dear Emma, I suspect those fenceline grapes will get no further than our neighbor's and our tables --even though we live in the vineyard area. I leave winemaking to the experts. My Grampa made good wine but the family is out of practice.
O_Jenny, I wish starting anew got easier as I get older. Alas, It's a new exertion --but quite rewarding. And yes, free grapes can bring neighbors to the same fenceline where ideologies cannot. There must be some northern equivalent.
I had forgotten about our zucchini experience --over 40 years ago. We took bags and bags full of our yield to family and friends and finally stopped getting invited anywhere for a while. Norma and I both enjoyed your comment about those overwhemingly prolific vines.
"...minds to be out of..." I luv that!
ReplyDeleteAnd those grapes look absolutely wonderful!
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I've changed my profile photo, so I am now officially King Ludwig of Bavaria.
I'm in the mood to go mad.
Love the new profile, Sire, but be careful not to go swimming with the court physician. Will relay compliment to the photographer. Thank you!
DeleteThrow all reasonable solutions to the universe for starting anew. How do we put the genie back in the bottle?
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanne, for a lively and provocative question, which I shall answer soon as I get the toothpaste back into its tube.
DeleteMaybe those grapes in a bottle will be good to drink with a bit of time?
DeleteDear Emma, I suspect those fenceline grapes will get no further than our neighbor's and our tables --even though we live in the vineyard area. I leave winemaking to the experts. My Grampa made good wine but the family is out of practice.
DeleteLovely and captivating-both the verse and that marvelous photo.
ReplyDeleteI am snared by your lines-
We are not alone
At the brink
Of reason, kindness.
Thanks, Tom. Encouragement much appreciated.
DeleteUnfortunately, some have gone mad.
ReplyDeleteHopefully that is a self-limiting effect that won't spread.
DeleteI have a mind that's been out of for some time:)
ReplyDeleteFresh starts are aways good.
Love your words.
I find your mind refreshing whether you're in or out of it, Rick. All my best to Jilda and you.
DeleteLovely looking grapes, for which we would pay about $8 here for the same amount ...
ReplyDeleteAnd lovely poem. No, we are not alone, and starting anew sounds wonderful.
O_Jenny, I wish starting anew got easier as I get older. Alas, It's a new exertion --but quite rewarding. And yes, free grapes can bring neighbors to the same fenceline where ideologies cannot. There must be some northern equivalent.
DeleteThere probably is, but it's not zucchinis ... those make the neighbours run and hide! Grapes are much more likely to do the job :)
DeleteI had forgotten about our zucchini experience --over 40 years ago. We took bags and bags full of our yield to family and friends and finally stopped getting invited anywhere for a while. Norma and I both enjoyed your comment about those overwhemingly prolific vines.
DeleteWe are desperate for a fresh new start. Please, let's begin!
ReplyDeleteIt begins here, Lux, under the the light.
DeleteA mind provoking poem. I like that. Her's to new beginnings. Your grapes looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Julia
Thanks, Julia! The grapes were delicious. Our home is in what is called "The Vineyard Area" here and like to volunteer at fencelines.
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