Companion poem for chapter 14 of the R.M. Dolin novel, "Trophic Cascade"
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Celebrating life through wine.
An age-old affirmation of
what it means to enjoy essentials,
like empanadas at dawn
with well-made coffee,
or a properly produced late evening Port.
Layers layered within layers,
a lot of life is a lie.
There are always souls unsettled.
Like a protesting Priest
or a quiet craftsman making Sangria
infused with his own spirit.
In a competitive world
is there any way to measure
the value of cooperation
or are we compelled to consider
each other with trepidation?
From the R.M. Dolin novel, “Trophic Cascade.” Jake prepares for the Albuquerque wine fiesta thinking about Emelia and the joy she felt whenever she made wine. Emelia learned wine making from her papa back in France and feels a sense of home with each vintage she skillfully creates.
