Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Trapper Rob on November 02, 2015, 02:56:26 pm
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For this one farmer the worries are over , lie down and rest your head.
Your time has been and struggles enough , put the tractor in the shed.
Years were not easy , many downright hard , but your faith in God transcended.
Put away your tools and sleep in peace. The fences have all been mended.
You raised a fine family , worked the land well and always followed the Son.
Hang up your shovel inside of the barn ; your work here on earth is done.
A faith few possess led your journey through life , often a jagged and stony way.
The sun is setting , the cattle are all bedded , and here now is the end of your day.
Your love of God's soil has passed on to your kin ; the stories flow like fine wine.
Wash off your work boots in the puddle left by blessed rain one final time.
You always believed that the good Lord would provide and he always had somehow.
Take off your gloves and put them down , no more sweat and worry for you now.
Your labor is done , your home now is Heaven ; no more must you wait.
Your legacy lives on , your love of the land , and we will close the gate.
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Paps would be proud! Sounds like you summed up his life well. 8)
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That's awesome robbie
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Rob :'(
I got a tear or five :(
Very worthy my friend.
Zuma
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Trapper, that poem fits my father in law to a T. He worked hard as a farmer and died a horrible cancer death. Thanks for posting it. Wished I knew how to copy it to paper.
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Very nice Rob.
I live in farmland, there are many small family farms in the area and most of them are run by good old honest hard working people.I think your poem is a nice tribute to the person you wrote it for and to the American farmer himself.
Kevin
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A very fine tribute.