The Old Red Barn

The Old Red Barn The old red barn sits down by the river, The tin roof glistens just like silver. For many years it has been standing tall, An old ad about Burma Shave is still seen on the wall. I remember the fields where we brought in hay, We had to harvest it without delay. The old red barn would guard the yield, Just like the knight got protection from his shield. The harvest of the corn was next on the list, We shucked the corn and made it ready for the grist. The old red barn received the corn meal right away, Just like a girl receiving her first bouquet. The old red barn is still in its place, There is no corn, nor hay, not even a trace. The people are gone that once made it thrive, In your minds-eye they were like bees in a hive. The old red barn has closed its door, No one comes to visit any more. I look back as I walk away, The old red barn seemed to be weeping that day. ©2008 Lynn B Glover