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That Old Plow
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That Old Plow |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio 
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That Old Plow What? That plow? Eye sore you say? That rusty-boned old plow? ‘Fraid I just don’t see it that way. You just drive this tractor, Right around it, you hear? Just like I’ve gone around it, Every other year. One or two crooked rows, Is just fine in a field. That plow’s there for a reason, And it don’t hurt the yield- To have a few square yards, Where we won’t be gatherin’ corn. Yep, that old plow’s been settin’ there, Since the day I was born. Reckon I’ll tell you the story, The way it come down to me, And then mebbe you’ll understand, Why I let that relic be. Seems my daddy was a-plowin’ here, When he heard my mamma callin’, He ran to the house and there I was, Already born and bawlin”. Mamma though, was in a bad way, And she didn’t last the night. His sister offered to take me in, But he said we’d make out all right. So he raised me up fer farmin’, But he bought us a brand new plow, And he left this old un a-settin’ out, Right where you see it now. When I was ten he told me, He’d buried mamma here, In land they tended together, So he could keep her near. And now my daddy’s there with her, And I’ll be here some day. That old plow is family now, She’s earned the right to stay! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Whether the story be true or a wonderfully creative piece of writing, I was deeply moved by it! ~ And I'll envoke a host of angels to stand watch over "That Old Plow"!  Love & Light, EA |
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PKreturns Member
since 2003-07-21
Posts 362New Orleans, LA |
I really did enjoy reading this. A beautiful story. |
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time prophet Member
since 2003-07-30
Posts 371In New Zealand Amongst the Ancient Trees |
This has a nice swing to it that is maintained throughout, kinda reminds one of certain country type songs that tell a tale. Enjoyable read. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Constance....this gave me goosebumps...the good kind. Thank you!  |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Enjoyed this one a lot! Sometime after the Depression my mother was in charge of making all of the payment on the farm where I presently live. When she was 15, her parents left her by herself so they could help with family members in a couple of different faraway places. She only earned $8 a week (I think that was the amount) plus room and board at a restaurant. It got to the point the bank was going to sell the farm. The manure spreader that sits out behind my home saved the day. She sold it and then was able to make the payments. Later, when things improved, she bought it back. The manure spreader, thus, has become an icon in our family history... I enjoyed your creative poem. It brought back memories... |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Loved your story of the Old Plow and it's history. Thjank you most kindly for sharing your words with us. BonBon  |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
My goodness! Thank you all so for your wonderful comments. This poem isn't fancy dancing, but it means a lot to me. I know people like this old farmer. They might not know a good poem if it bit them, but they know truth, they know the earth that feeds them, they know the importance of family. That's a lot to know. Thanks again |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a tale to be treasured |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA |
What a treasure of a story. So touching. It is such a classic write. I enjoyed it more than you know. It was fun, and it was sad. From one end of the spectrum to the other. Brilliantly written. This would be an instant keeper. Thank you for sharing it. Kevin |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
you are a trove of beauty, exceptional peace you portray, an understanding and acceptance of God's will and way. A pleasure to read you |
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