The Farmers Multipurpose Tool Poem by Esther Thornburg

The farmer and his pickup are not far apart.
Its multipurpose is a true art.
The end-gate is the official board meeting place.
It is here major decisions are given space.

Be careful when opening the cab door.
Its over-load even reaches the floor.
A greasy broken part may be found here.
And the tools used to put it there.

A clip board is the office for the day.
It is decorated with grease spots there to stay.
Precious part numbers make their play.
Hope the wind doesn't blow them away.

There's a abundance of 'just-in-case' provisions
To master the daily unpredicted decisions.
Guard well the cell phone connection.
It may be needed for untimely conditions.

From early, till late, the day is long.
Take the thermos and lunch along.
Independence true meaning has filled the day.
Now sunset's beauty seals it away.