Building Fence

The sun beats down hard

As I fix another fence

Dig hole set the pole

String the wire pull it tight

Fasten wire to the post

Bottle Feeding

Bottle feeding a baby calf

There is not a greater feeling to have

When you stick that bottle to their mouth

You watch the calf drink it out

There is magic on the farm

Even little children get charmed

However none of it compares to that

Bottle feeding a baby calf

Born Country

The Sound of water running through th creek

Cows on the hillside grazing

Warm breeze through the treetops

Wild animals in the woods

I was born country

These things run through my blood

Like a mighty river

That can not be stopped

Fixing fence

Hauling hay

Cutting wood

Fishing in the pond

I was born country

It is forever a part of who I am

Family dinners

Catching Fireflies

Sitting out at night

Watiching the starlight

I was born country

The spirit of nature

Is one with my soul

For it trully is

God's creation

Hay rides

BBQs

Fresh fruits and vegitables

From the garden

I was born country

Nothing like a job well done

Being with friends

Getting along

Dogs in the yard

Mom's cooking

Cat's in the barn

Kids playing in the yard

I was born country

It is who I am

The values passed down

Can not be taught

Only can be learned

Off the land

Gathering Walnuts

Camping out at night

Tire swings

I was born country

I always will be

Baby Calves

Everyday baby calves being born

Bringing much new life on the farm

Quick to catch them and tag them

Some are easy to catch

Others not quite so

Sometimes they kick

Watch out for

The back

Leg

Baby Calf 2

Look up on the hill

A baby calf lies silent and still

Laying underneath the tree

Sleeping away as peaceful as can be

Mama's nearby

So I dare not get close

one kick from her

My ass will be toast

Baby calf

In the morning dew lies a baby calf

Hidden behind a rosebush

Sleeping in the warm sun

ATV Riding

I ride my ATV

I ride it like a pro

I jump every mound

I drive through every hole

When cows have broken fence

I take my ATV

I chase them back in

Back to where they belong

Then I fix the hole in the fence

They made

A day on the farm

A day on the farm there's so much to do

Fixing fence herding cattle

Hauling hay cutting wood

Donkey

We have a donkey

Just showed up one day he did

We have a donkey

Wandered onto the farm one

Day no one's called no one's claimed

Boy 2

A boy is lost

Wondering in the streets

Will no one help that kid?

Boy

Boy

Lost and

Alone in

The world around

Him

Birth

The birth of a child is a wonderful thing

All your hopes

All your dreams

Wrapped up in this small package

Accepted

All people

Need to be

Accepted

Abused 2

She huddles in the corner

Tears flowing from her blackened eyes

She cries in silence

Afraid that he will hear

Afraid her cries will make him mad

Afraid the beatings will continue

She bleeds

Where he has struck her

The salt from her tears

Sting as they wash over the wounds

Still she is silent

For to let him hear her cry

Would mean a victory on his part

That she will not allow

Abused

Abused, beaten, torn

Like a ragdoll tossed around

Blood flows freely from the wounds

She cries silently

Beaten by the one she loved

Hated in an angery rage

Children 4

Children are our future, hope, and joy

Rather they be girl or boy

There is an innocents in their eyes

That shines like the stars in the sky

Their smile could melt the coldest heart

They also have the biggest hearts

Children believe without seeing

They often have friends that only they can see

Yes, children are so sweet

from the tops of their heads to their feet

Please don’t make them grow up to fast

Please let their childhood last

Child 4

Down a dark cold alley there is a child waiting for help

Do you venture to help the child not knowing where it will lead

Or do you pass by and think nothing of it at all

Child 3

Paints messy

Look at you

Walking art

Child 2

Walking art you are

Finger paint spread all over

Red,Green,Purple,Blue

Just to name a few of them

Worth more than any painting

Child

Bless you

My child

You are special

You remind me of your mom

Bless you

Childhood

Once childhood is gone it is gone

At least that is what they say

I for one think this is wrong

Life is funny that way

Childhood dose not leave because we grow

Seek the child within and be true to thee

Then you will get to know

Who you truly be

Children 3

Children grow up fast

Let them enjoy childhood

Soon they will outgrow

Children 2

Act in such a way

That your mother and father

Have no anxiety over you

except concerning your health

Children

Children living in the streets

Under bridges

In cardboard boxes

Or in shacks

Children neglected

Children hurting

Children hungry

Children in pain

Why does the world just pass by

Without even turning an eye

To see these little ones in need

These little ones represent

Our future

Our hope

Yet nobody seems to care

All they see is

Dirt

Grime

Messy

To these people

These children represent nothing

Why has the world gone so cold

Why is it so heartless

That children must suffer

Children should be allowed to run and play

Not worrying about their next meal

Children should be with friends

Not alone holding signs

Children should have a caring family

Not people who just want to play nasty games

Raise your voice

For these little ones

Sound the call

Let the children know that someone cares

Let the children know They have a friend

Where is the good in goodbye

Where is the good in goodbye

The day you left this world behind

You once was

My life

My joy

My everything

Your death was quite a sting

I love you

I always will

No other could fill your place

No other could trully fill that space

Your departure left in my heart

Whiskey and Wine

He was the whiskey

In the relationship

Rough neck

Country

Cowboy

She was the wine

Elegant

Beautiful

Upscale life

A relationship grew

Between those two

That created a brew

That was the best of both lives

He was the whiskey

She was the wine

Together they built a love

To last for all time

Who's that man

I thought what we had was perfect

I thought what we had was true

So

Who's that man

I see with you

I know he's not your brother

I know your family

I also know you were an only child

Maybe a friend from work

That is most likley it

Meeting up to discuss buiness

However as I look across the mall

My mind can't help but wonder

If you have found another

To leave me all alone

I must leave

Before I make myself known

We can talk

When you get home