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Re: Tractor/Farm Poems


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Posted by SweetFeet on April 10, 2013 at 15:15:56 from (70.35.103.74):

In Reply to: Tractor/Farm Poems posted by AllisG on April 10, 2013 at 12:47:00:

AllisG,

Here is one I wrote (and posted on YT last summer or fall) about when we go to junkyards to get parts to keep our old tractors running.

TRACTOR TREASURE HUNT

Peace in your heart, the sun in your face,
Beautiful weeds wherever there's space.
Smell of old oil; the rich brown of the rust,
Various animal tracks imprinted in dust.

The dark, cool shade of the tall, old trees,
A gentle breeze blows through their leaves.
Butterflies floating all over the place,
Scared rabbits run like they're in a race.

Man flounders through waist high weeds,
Tryin' to locate just the part that he needs,
He's tripped-up by vines, beaten by brush
Then suddenly he finds "IT" - instant rush!

Wrenches and ratchets come out of the box
He's gettin' that part - if it takes all he’s got...
Beats with a hammer to free the old iron,
Sun's rays are hotter now, he feels on fire.

Stops and gulps water, wipes sweat off his face,
Goes back to ratcheting at a steady pace.
A protesting screech comes from the steel,
Won't budge an inch - this contest is real.

Scavenges pipe to give his ratchet more leverage,
Takes 'nother long pull of the cold, clear beverage.
Carefully, carefully, he applies more force
And finally it gives... he's won of course.

Elation makes his “tired” go away...
Got that part-so his tractor will live another day!
Wife and kids had a scenic place to roam,
He worked hard - but has treasure to bring home!

By SweetFeet 2012


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