There’s somethin’ sad about a table with one more empty chair The seat that held humanity holds nothing now but air. The life it held is not extinguished, only some place else but here. So mom and dad put on fake smiles that hide the grieving tear. Sadder still, the families who are never there…Continue reading “Gatherin’”
Category Archives: Country Life
From Flowering to Fruitful
The common blackberry. ☝🏻 You know what’s interesting? On these blackberry bushes and the apples trees that we’re growing (and other plants as well) the beautiful flower petals have to wilt away and die in order for the fruit to grow. Why? I have no idea. It just happens that way. The tree buds, blossoms,Continue reading “From Flowering to Fruitful”
A Country Life
A little boy with his hat on sideways Is making the most of these summer days With dirty, muddy, used-to-be blue jeans This is what living a country life means. Picking out seeds in the Tractor Supply Talking non-stop and asking dad “Why?” They are planting a big crop of green beans This is whatContinue reading “A Country Life”
In My Town
The city-slickers wear new boots Down the asphalt roads they go Shiny buckles and clean britches They wear it all for show. It’s just a fashioned statement For the fresa in the duds. They can’t repair a fence Or go tromping through the mud. His hands are soft as feathers He ain’t working much todayContinue reading “In My Town”
A Few Short Years
They fell in love when they were young. She always knew he was the one. Together, they planned their wedding day, Then said their vows and honeymooned away. But A few months after they said I do, He took his flight on Highway 102. He didn’t survive the road to home, And she cried untilContinue reading “A Few Short Years”
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