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Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2002-05-26 08:14 AM

The Bread Maker

It is not just the earth that you see
in your planned effort to feed humanity ~
you read the seasons and the skies
an invisible entity in a public's eye.

You are solid strength, centering earth,
been this way, yes, since your birth
you feel the sod, you till the soil
it is your life's blood for which you toil.

You worship God, and give your Sundays
and pray thanks deep, in your own way,
as some plant money in deep bank caves,
you look over the wheat, your token pay.

Summer holidays and memorials come
and you, at work, through the noonday sun,
ever at night and in the heat of July,
the fire's work is in your eye.

Winter's wheat is growing green,
now plant milo, corn and bean;
in all of your labors here on earth
this is as close to man's giving birth.

If clouds do come, you hold your breath
knowing there waits another test
prayers sent in silence to God on high
as blackness bubbles in the sky.

Two things now the farmer fears
as ice and fire can cause great tears ~
while wheat gleams golden in the field,
weather may strip the farmer's yield.

But you, the farmer, will go on
from dawn to dusk and dusk to dawn,
reward is yours, the pleasure sweet,
as you feed the public with your wheat.

©KRJ
29 May 2000
revised
26 May 2002
Photo: Courtesy of K. R. Jungel

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (05-26-2002 08:19 AM).]

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

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Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

1 posted 2002-05-26 09:40 AM

A great reminder that our 'daily bread' is the product of the toils and tribulations of those hard-working farmers who spend their entire lives working our lands... Nice write, Sunshine...

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2002-05-26 10:01 AM

Beautiful heartfelt tribute
to the men and women who work the land.
Wonderful Karilea!
~Hugs~

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

3 posted 2002-05-26 11:19 AM

Any farmer would be proud to have this placed
within their home, a gentle reminder from
those who appreciate their toils...

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2002-05-26 01:24 PM

BRAVO!!! I too admire so very much the hard-working men and women who supply all the food for their children and families and so much more! (smiles) This is a wonderful and touching tribute they deserve so very much, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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