The Fields of Hay

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The Fields of Hay

The fields of hay, drooping in the autumn rain,
Stand too late for harvest, sad and left behind.
But here in dry country, there is hope
The southwest winds will blow again
warm and strong and certain.
And the sagging shafts will lift their heads,
For the grass is strong, bred tough and patient,
And the harvest certain;
Only delayed a while by rain

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lightcourier commented on The Fields of Hay

05-03-2009

So reminds me of fall in texas. Nice work. Thanks!

margiekirwin commented on The Fields of Hay

03-08-2009

I love this simple poem. Your poems speak of a closeness to the natural world, in all its glory.

In science one tries to tell people, in such a way as to be understood by everyone, something that no one ever knew before. But in poetry, it's the exact opposite.

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) Czech writer.

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