Open Poetry #43 |
Behind the Square Baler |
Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Standing up on the wagon behind the John Deere Baler, putting the hook into those bales, and lifting them up on to the wagon. Your sweat gets in your eyes, and almost makes you blind, and sharp hay twigs dig into your bare, sweating chest and back, there’s no time to rest, just keep lifting those bales. Then the tractor speeds up, because it might rain. By the end of the day you’re all messed up in mind and body. It’s just another stinking, sticky, day on the farm. After a while you get to hate it, because you don't want to be there. Bobby |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
extremely effective realism! a fine impression of that particular historic corner of the 'work-a-day' world. applause!! |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Secondhanddreampoet, Yes, this goes way back. I still get out in the country when I'm forced to. I see now the bales are big and round, and left in the field. That's a big improvement. Kids are a little luckier these days. Thanks for the kind words on this one. Bobby |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Bobby, that brings back so many memories for me as I carted hay for many years. A mighty hard job on a stinking hot day. You wrote it well. Lindsay |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks LindsayP, Yes, it was a hard job. I'm glad this touched you with some memories, even if they weren't that pleasant. Thanks for reading and commenting. Bobby |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Bobby... you write so beautifully... I really enjoyed this.... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear RDB, I'm pleased that you enjoyed thhe poem. Thanks for the very kind words. Love Bobby |
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