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Winter's Heart
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I visited my friend Bill who lives in the coastal hills near Ventura this past weekend. He has a small vineyard which we toured while he contemplated which vines needed seasonal trimming. Our discussions turned to a new lady in his life who currently resides on the east coast and the challenges of making a long distance relationship thrive. They both are on the mend from previous endeavors that have ended. As we stopped to inspect a blackberry bush we looked up in the sky and saw a heart shaped cloud directly overhead that inspired this piece for the two of them and their unfolding adventure together. Photo: By Bill Terry

Winter’s Heart I wandered the winter’s vineyard Speaking quietly to the resting merlot Dried and leafless Seemingly lifeless Blackberries nestled in the corner Shriveled and neglected Season’s bounty untapped So much like me So much like you The ocean breeze today Brings the gray mists That nurture and heal Gently quenching the roots Mixing nature’s ingredients for a rebirth Of tantalizing possibilities Thinking of you I gaze skyward The angels of the wind have revealed Their joyous conspiracy A heart bent but not broken Hovers above my dormant paradise There is beauty in gray too For life is not always bright Sometimes to heal Darkness must be endured But today this sweet omen Makes my own heart soar Knowing that you And I While time and distance keep us apart Can dare to explore our emotions Inching ever closer To opening that place in our hearts That will allow us To speak of love Copyright 2011 Patrick Granfors

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on January 3, 2012

Nice change of pace. I can't imagine blackberries going unpicked. Let's hope that this new affair will bring a bountiful harvest this year.

Ron

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson

Reviewed on December 23, 2011

Lovely is Your Winter's Heart!!!!!
*Patrick*

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on December 22, 2011

good poem, supplemented by an informative proem ....

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

You are a True Romantic, Cuz. And Good Luck to Your Friend.

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on December 21, 2011

Nicely done, Patrick.

Reviewed by Ragno Donna

The clouds also look like lips kissing down.
Great poem!

Ragno

Reviewed by Richard King

This is really nice Patrick. That new lady in your friends life will be dumping him and coming after you, if you're not careful. Pretty sure Eileen would look to veto that, but you never know, she may have had her fill of you by now.

Merry Christmas to the both of you... Dick

Reviewed by M. Reagan Wayne

This is a good story with a wonderful message.

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

So many fabulous phrases in this stunning poetry, Patrick! Wow! Absolutely enchanting!

Anna

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger

~Patrick~ Amazing poem romance of joyous hearts
Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by RWE SAYS BYE (Reader)

Reviewed on December 20, 2011

I like how you dance deliberately, with depth and imagery, lush and radiant and rare right up to that final rich word, tantalizing and tasty piece of poetry, my friend.

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman

Some of the rain that fell in Ventura County in the last few days may have moistened some of those shriveled and neglected blackberries. Lovely poem her, ol' pal.
Mark

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Surprised he would let you on his vineyard, u being such a lush...then again you drink beer more often than not...maybe he was safe as was his wine...Jurseeeeeeeey

Reviewed by Deborah Tornillo

in vino veritas! (In Wine there's truth)

God bless,
Deborah

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Such a beautiful perspective here, about being on the threshold of love! There is a sort of miracle of transformation in the clouds.
Awesome.