The Vine
by Esther Thornburg

Grandma's vine is still growing fine It is storing nutrients for another time.

There's a sweet potato vine
It is in the window with sunshine.

Then comes warm summertime
To the garden, goes the vine.

A long time they have been around.
They put nutrients in the ground.
.
All season long its runners spread
Hiding nutrients beneath a vine covered bed.

Time to dig, and dry, and save
The blessing the good earth gave.

Store where it is warm and dry
As the winter days pass by.

Plant a few in the flower pots
Put in the windows sunny spot.

Give to a friend you know
They to, a vine may grow.

For it is written, you see.
Springtime and harvest will always be.

Years of living in agricultural communities with the difficulties, duties and emotions that need assistance beyond human ability, found expression in writing. Author of Timeless Words of Poetry .

There is enjoyment in searching who God gave the instruction to, the because, but now, and therefore,

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