Wednesday, June 12, 2019

THUNDERSTORM IN KANSAS

Water drops off every building,
Street sign and street light
In town.  Cars splashing through
Puddles--not a good night.

Those who have to go out in it,
To work or go to school--will
Soon be dripping wet like everything
Else and can feel a chill.

So far, it's been a wet Spring
Here--very wet.  Can't get to
The fields to do anything.  They're
A sad, water logged view

We're at the mercy of the
Weather--be it rain, hail,
Freeze or drought.  We just pray
For the crops not to fail.

It takes grit, courage, and love
Of the land to be a farmer.  Some
Are just starting, and others have
Been at it for generations.

They're part of the Heartland
You hear others talk about.
There will always be farmers
Somewhere--of that there is no doubt.

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