The busy spider spins his web
Behind the outhouse door
While lazy shadows lengthen
On the dusty wooden floor;
In the barn the hay lies warm
Beneath the sloping roof,
While horses swish the flies away
With tails and stomping hoof;
The hens are clucking busily
While chicks run all around,
And rolly polly piglets
Snort their noses on the ground;
A gong heard in the distance
Calls workers home to dine,
While mother with her basket
Takes the laundry from the line;
Soon the porch will come to life
With tea and lemonaid,
And rockers gently rocking
'Neath the overhanging shade;
The golden wheat is waving
In the field behind the house,
The apple trees are buzzing
And the cat has caught a mouse;
Life in its simplicity
Lies peaceful in this place,
There's time to smell the roses
Blooming grandly in their vase.
10/15/2008
Creates such a beautiful scene in my mind! Great Job! God Bless
All I can say is wonderful! That is as good as an Elizabeth Bishop. Soon read my 'Hand Haying'. But I admit it is not as good as this. Adeline
I am a busy spider who is smiling wide at your poems, especially Country Scene....I spent some time with a country life, with a dual seat outhouse, and life was so good, and always made me smile when I attended the seat of honors...thanks, friend, for your offerings. Phillip
Hi Linda. You have managed to project a vivid picture in rhyme. very much the style I like to both read and write. I shall be reading much more. thankyou for a pleasant read.10/10 Regards Dave T
You have painted a lovely picture Linda, of a country scene - Elegantly crafted, mesmerizing an' serene! A pleasure to read! ! *10*! Best wishes, Friend Thad
A Midnight Delight, indeed....Metre perfect....and smooth as silk....You Continue To Rock, Missy...yes you do! ~ F j R ~ __2008__
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I would like to translate this poem
nice poem..I can imagine the country side..so serene..great descriptive verses.. A10 Ency Bearis