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The philosophy of pig Castration.
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The philosophy of pig Castration. |
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Kathy Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 153 |
My first impression was that your hands were much larger than your ideas. I thought, "this giant's world much too small for me." How could anyone find meaning in the shape of a Holstein cow, or philosophy in the castration of pigs. Surely a mind such as mine was meant to soar, unscathed by mangled hogs, musty barn dust and mastitis. Yes, my mind was meant to soar, to search for shape in some shapeless something somewhere out there in that exotic marvelous universe. One day soon, I would find it, analyze, anatomize and anthologize it, into a neat cosmic cube philosophy that everyone could understand. Thirty years later, just yesterday, while watching your straining nephews, each one the size of a pro-linebacker shoulder you through an early may morning, I recognized my error. In that instant, I found meaning in the shape of your casket, and understood with perfect clarity the philosophy of pig castration. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kathy This is really very touching.  |
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Kathy Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 153 |
Thank you very much for the comments Marti! Kathy |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This is so well written, and I found myself thinking of my Dad's side of the family--cattle ranchers they became, after farming out the cotton fields to damned near dust. Can't say I understand pig castration, or even the philosophy thereof, and being a city girl, I would hope that's understandable. (An explanation would be welcome, even if it might prove an indelicate subject.  )Y'see...it's just that I love pork, and castrating a pig seems to me to be a harbringer of future meager Thanksgiving.  enjoyed |
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bubblesleave Member
since 2006-03-04
Posts 197Bloomington, IN |
This is so earthy, yet, so very spiritual Kathy! Bubbles |
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Kathy Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 153 |
Oh, thank You Serenity for your comments. Your wit makes me smile. (big) I Will refrain from detailing here...however, I will say that long ago (very long ago...in a galaxy far, far away)... O.k...a little I'm overdramatic here... but this much IS true (I promise)... I helped my Father catch the little pigs and set them up on top of a barrel...for their demise. Now... He did the work on the little pigs...I shut my eyes! Since those long ago days, I have had ocassion to meet a couple of guys in a late night bar that... well never mind.. that part i won't go there, I tend ramble on Monday nights. THANK YOU (VERY MUCH) FOR YOUR COMMENTS! Kathy |
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Kathy Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 153 |
Thank you Bubbles. i appreciate you posting. Kathy |
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bubblesleave Member
since 2006-03-04
Posts 197Bloomington, IN |
Oh, I forgot to say, this is my favorite line: "this giant's world much too small for me." Bubbles |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I have to agree with everyone here... this was very well written! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
unusual, touching and well thought out... |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Very Touching Kathy, not what I expected...but much much more. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Kathy: You brought back memories of my dad’s dad, ‘grandpa doc’, a Texas farmer. I can still hear the Sunday's after church family meetings. Everyone played an instrument (good or bad) and sang, and made a lot of noise. Enjoyed the read. JL |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
An excellent write Kathy.. Very much enjoyed the read. Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
a well written piece indeed Kathy m |
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Kathy Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 153 |
Thanks all.. Kathy |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
My sister raises hogs in Alaska. I've had the distinct displeasure of witnessing a castration event. I never did eat much pork even when I ate meat as a child, and being a vegetarian as an adult, the whole hog raising scenario grossed me out when I lived on my sister's farm a few years ago. As I recall, the main reason they rudely snip those round private parts is to prevent the bacon and pork chops and roasts from having an 'off' odor when cooked. Even though I hate the pig raising business, I enjoyed your poem. |
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Kathy Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 153 |
I DO understand your view...even agree with you... but.. oh...that lovely smell of frying bacon saturating the morning air! Almost heaven...No? Who can deny it???? Not I... Thank You for your comments. Hugs to you, Kathy |
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bubblesleave Member
since 2006-03-04
Posts 197Bloomington, IN |
Careful now Kathy, you might be the one to get kicked out. Will you please write me tonight? |
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Kathy Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 153 |
No |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"Yes, my mind was meant to soar, to search for shape in some shapeless something somewhere out there in that exotic marvelous universe." ~ Indeed it was!!! Sending you a big, warm hug in the glorious sun, EA |
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Kathy Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 153 |
THANK YOU EA!!! Hugs and kisses, Kathy |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"In that instant, I found meaning in the shape of your casket, and understood with perfect clarity the philosophy of pig castration." Amazing work. Oh how you've soared Kathy! |
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poettothecars Senior Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 1093New Zealand |
For me, there have been many years, and the last few which truly count. Not in the ways of with pigs, but with lambs. This act of parenthood and a child with his father. One day I may rejoice in having that time annually to act out in ways of castration, even if 400 male ram lambs may not so agree. Or the supper tables of many a nation their flesh has since graced. a poet who cares |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
by the title alone, I wasn't quite sure if I wanted to read this and then I saw it was by you... glad I read this touching piece |
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