Epitaph for a Peach (19 page)
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Authors: David M. Masumoto
I hope she will see the green of my winter cover crops and lush fields, that she can imagine the brilliant colors of spring wildflowers and crimson clovers. I hope she feels the abundant life in my orchards and vineyards, from the soil full of earthworms to the diverse clovers, vetches, and weeds. I hope she realizes I now grow grapes and peaches and a habitat for a universe of insects and small creatures.
I watch the egret circle above me, hoping she'll once again come back to my fields.
Just as I cannot farm alone, I cannot write alone. Many thanks to my family for their help and wisdom, from long conversations with my dad to Marcy patiently listening and supporting my writing. I thank my relatives, neighbors, and cherished friends who encourage my work. I am also fortunate to have farmer friends who continue to inspire me with their daily work and artistry.
A special thanks to Elizabeth Wales, who believes in my voice, and Caroline Pincus, for her hours of editing and caring.
And I am grateful to all who still appreciate the wonderful taste of a good peach.
DAVID MAS MASUMOTO
is a third-generation Japanese American peach and grape farmer, a freelance writer, a farm activist, and a member of the California Council for the Humanities.
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EPITAPH FOR A PEACH
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Four Seasons on My Family Farm
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ePub edition February 2008 ISBN 9780061741739
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