VINEYARDS AND ROSES

VINEYARDS AND ROSES

I spent the day travelling to friends

A journey in sunshine and rain.

Travelled along gum lines roads ~

Saw sheep on endless plains.

I passed by many a shaded vineyard

And saw the roses sweet ~

The cultivated and manicured lawns,

The sweeping drives where people meet.

There seems to be a care of gardens

By those who tend the vines.

A pride that goes with all involved

In the making of these wines.

I know that it’s “companion planting”

To have the roses growing thus

But it also adds a beauty 

And brings great pleasure to us.

Names of vineyards are clear to be seen

All along the roadside.

I found it lovely to be there

To really feel the pride.

This is Australia and I always take pride

Where majestic eucalypts abound

And under their shadows and shade ~

Vineyards and roses are found.

©  Linda J. Vaughan

January 2002