First wine of the harvest.
Vibrant, lush,
with all the newness
and promise of youth.
Delight in this time
of celebration diminished,
but not dashed,
by  recent events.
Time for people
everywhere
to pour the wine
and raise a glass
in solidarity for all
that is positive and good
in this world.
Time to stand tall
against the forces
ruled by hatred
that attempt to dominate 
by devastating violence.
May the new wine
be a symbol of unity
and hope for the future.
Fear must not win.