At dawn the velvet cape retreats

Before the Sun's golden crown

Making purple shadows breathe

Running like lost children, upon the dew drenched ground

I quickly dress that I may see

The miles of glistening vines

Laden with their purple fruit

Feasting on the morning air, as the light so gently shines

The vine masters watch the far purple hills

For news of gathering storms

How curious that they should be so concerned

Seeing the world with worried eyes, while the day becomes pleasant and warm

But they have sworn to serve the purple fruit

And never waiver in that trust

While I may ponder some lovely verse

They simply give an inward sigh, and do the things they must

Silently I walk with them

Through purple shale and gravel dell

To study at the feet of the ancient vines

Silently observing all, until the clang of the welcome midday bell

A salad of purple aubergines

Roasted upon the fire

Bread and Cheese, a bottle of wine

The company of my happy friends, is my only heart's desire

I look into its purple depth

And marvel at all it contains

The sun and moon, the earth and sky

Tales of many long lost ways, and all the precious memories that remain

Once again, my glass refilled

I see through mystic purple veils

A farmer's life, the blood of Christ

Wondering of many things, all the joys and sorrows which Life entails

Back to the arbors we return

To continue our sacred toil

With purple fingers we snatch the grapes

Voices all raised in song, caked with sweat and soil

Now up in the evening sky a new color is being mixed

The vermilion of the setting sun and royal blue

Makes a feast for tired eyes

As we amble gently home, passing through its purple hue

The evening meal is being set

Before the fire steals from the purple hills

We give thanks for all the things we have

For food and work, vine and fruit, as the rich wine gently spills

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