Daily Archives: July 27, 2007

Veraison . . . The Harbinger of Harvest

Ode to Veraison
Fresh and green, translucent and newTurning red . . . and then somewhat blue.Just yesterday your berries gleamed greenNow ruby gems dangle between your leaves.
In a few short weeks you’ll be plucked from your roostAnd left to ferment; your elixir-like juice.But I know the wait ahead is longUntil I can taste the […]