![]() A Day at the FarmA Poem by Steve Kittell![]() A child's day at a farm![]() The sun’s our clock, rooster alarm. Up to start a day on the farm. Fresh air and sunshine all long day. Eat our breakfast then on our way. . I put on my boots, coat and hat. And find a glove under the cat. Out the door to the bunnies hutch. To feed pellets they don’t like much. . My dog follows, opens the door. Sometimes gone for hours or more. Jumping high, trips latch with paw. The cutest thing I ever saw. . Next we’re off to feed the plump hens. Gather eggs, clean muddy pig pens. We’ll hose it down then slop the sows. Grab our pails and milk the cows. . Feed the mare, sleeps in the sable. I’ll ride her soon when I’m able. First she’s brushed then gets oats and hay. We do all these things twice a day . In the garden, vegetables grow. Sprout from seeds we plant in a row. Water well, pluck weeds in between. Shoe away pests when they’re seen. . When all the digging and feeding’s through. There’s still more on a farm to do. Pick fresh fruit for mom’s best jelly. Yummy sweet, wiggles in my belly. . Orange balloons float above ground. Pumpkin pies shared all around. Our beans are red and peas are green. The tastiest rainbows ever seen. . Life on the farm is so much fun. Little to do when work is done. Get up early, busy all day. We eat our supper then hit the hay. * The End sck091314 © 2014 Steve Kittell |
StatsAuthor![]() Steve KittellIn the shadow of Windmill Cottage, East Greenwich, RIAboutHaving suffered almost fifty years of writers block I'm back, picking up exactly where I left off, as a mischievous five year old. Current chidren's poems can be seen at: http://www.childrens-stori.. more..Writing
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