my understanding
is that we all bring thoughts
to the table
understanding
all is open for discussion
and dispute; my understanding
is that
we who come together
in unison will taste
of bread covered in buttered garlic – will bond, will boldly move
through, past the falling
of Rome, past the division of Versailles
taste the reds
of distinct naming as one new
vintage, full-bodied
and paired with my
copyrighted 2011
Signed bkmackenzie 