Sunday Stroll - On the Vine

Clouds do not keep us from the garden.

Unripe Concord Grapes

We still linger in the light that glows in the grapeyard.

We pull fruit from the languishing vines,

as the clouds overhead drift slowly toward the eastern hills.

Amish Paste Tomatoes

Delicata Squash

Luffa

 We pause to notice everything;

the colors and the sounds 

and the golden, ripe-grass, fragrance 

of this September afternoon.

We find a little friend taking a breather near the tomato patch.

We head indoors with our baskets heavily laden,

for the vegetable garden is generous at Summer's end.

Because this is Labor Day weekend, 

and we are headed to a family gathering this evening,

I spent the afternoon making a sun-warmed salad to share.

Wherever you are, whatever the weather, I wish you abundant joy.

 If you can, please take a few moments to share the beautiful images 

in Steve's Stroll Out on the Prairie.