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The Harvest of Uncut Hay
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The Harvest of Uncut Hay |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
When Black-eyed Susans peek o'er the sleeping Queen Anne's lace, Air becomes less dense, spreading coolness upon ones' day; Landscapes seem less focused with descending sun, But soon, the sharpness will display in sparks, when through darkness, fireflies shall come. They'll light the way to magic A place of rhymed delight, where all possibilities commence in twinkling aeroflight With teasing flits and neon shifts, insects play the night Syncopating star-strings, Waking field and mice. Their day has just begun, In darkness and weed they'll play Under watchful constellations in the field of star and hay. ~misce' [This message has been edited by miscellanea (07-30-2009 11:32 AM).] |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
You made me smile in the morning - not an easy thing to do. xooxox A |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You make me yearn to spend a day ~ and evening and night! ~ in the country. The sights, the sounds, the smells.... Just gorgeous! Heck, one day will never do! I want to move to the country!!! Love 'n a big old country hug, Linda Lou   |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Wow, dear Miscé, this brought back memories from my youth. I adore your poem, it is beautifully written and brings the dance of nature into wondrous focus. What do I smell? Hay! Will never forget that summer scent. Love, Margherita  |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
miscellanea - when I drive by the hay fields here I'll give them more value, as I think of your writing... BC |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
I could feel the breeze blowing through, and lifting the humid summer air off the field. What a nice flavor to this uncut hay. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is magical, miscellanea. Ida |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Alison, Hey, glad to wake you up with a smile! Have a great weekend, Alison! Thanks for your shining comment. It gave me a grin, too. misce' |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Ah, give me that country life! It sounds a little like Green Acres! (I loved that T,V, show!) Yes, country life has its pluses, but living in the city and suburbs have theirs, too! Just to think about the cuisine found in a city makes it seem rather enhancing! (When I visited my sister in Houston, every night she treated me to different cuisine found around the world!) You don't find the diversity living in the country you find elsewhere. Hey, if you come to OHio, I know where there's a place you can stay! Wear your boots! misce' |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Margherita, You have me wondering if you grew up on a farm, and if so, I'm wondering what type of farming you did. Yes, the smell of fresh cut hay... It seems to remain in our memory banks! Actually, we haven't cut ours this season, as our tractor has a mild problem. A gas cap has fallen in the fuel tank and...! We've been trying to figure imaginative ways to remove it without having to tear the tractor down! Farm life! It was good hearing from you. I'd love to hear poetic memories of your life in the country. misce' |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Bill, Thanks for your positive response. I hope the wind sends you a slight breeze as you drive by those hayfileds! Enjoy the ride! misce' |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Glad you like the flavor of the uncut field. In the day time, it just looks like unruly weeds with lots of Queen Anne's lace, black eyed Susans, and a few scattered butterfly plants. But at night, from the shelter of weeds, escape zillions of fireflies. The misfortune of our malfunctioning tractor has proven to be a blessing in da skies this year! The fireflies are much more prolific in the tall grassy environment! Thanks for your comment, TD. It's always a pleasure to hear from you. misce' |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Ida, It takes someone magical to know magic! I'm glad you enjoyed the harvest. I appreciate you taking time to read and respond to my poem. I hope you have a great weekend, Ida. misce' |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Such a magical poem. Enjoyed! |
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D.Lester Young Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219Austin, Tx |
I enjoyed this very much, i really liked this. "With teasing flits and neon shifts, insects play the night Syncopating star-strings, Waking field and mice." |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Oklahoma, You make me blush! Why, thank you for your kind words. misce' |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Lester, It gives me great pleasure that you enjoyed my poem. The verse you chose as your favorite was also my favorite. Thank you for your comment. misce' |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Unfortunately, the smell of hay is followed by the smell of sweat as everyone labors to get the bales into the barn. LOL You write my childhood, my friend... and give me a visit to the farm in the middle of a busy work week. Thank you! *S* |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
It is I who should thank you, suthern, for taking time to read my thoughts and savor them for a moment or two. We don't actually bale the hay anymore, but I've been in the hay fields like you. knowing the smell of perspiration, diesel fumes, and the smell and calling rain in not so distant earshot of thunder, with lightning firing up the sky... That's about the time the cows would get out, too! Oh, those were the good old days? Yes, I think so. It's so good to hear from you. I have missed my friends here, and now I find I have to go back to work and probably will need take a respite of writing for a while. Shucks! hugs, misce' |
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