Down In the Wet Land

On mornings as cold inside as out__burr
She knelt__held a match against fat lighterd
For she knew that this was required of her
The fire would smoke, sputter__soon blaze occured

Spreading rapidly engulfing the wood
Seemed like a miracle from where I stood
How she went on from year to  year__question
What could she have been in better situation

She would blow the spark that ignited flames
Fire would glow as did her small meager life
But from her life a blaze planted__child tame
Who would write of her hardships being wife

And how she would teach where the Sweet Shurbs grow
Down in the wet land beside the road
(How to appreciate corn bread, buttermilk, and butter cold.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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May 31, 2010 at 4:29 AM
WONDERFUL SARA. WELL APPRECIATED BY ME. A FINE & LOVELY POEM, AGAIN ENJOY YOUR MEMORIAL DAY,,IRMA
Chachere Avatar
May 30, 2010 at 4:39 PM
for some reason, this sounds like something tragic of harm to a one self when i read it. as always, very sweet writes..Sara. have yourself a good day. -always&Forever Lynette
Sweetheart Avatar
May 30, 2010 at 8:14 AM
Such lovely words Sara and so visual .. see the fire and flame and feel the hardship in the lines written.. luv your last line ..its a gret ending.. luv.. Linda-Marie.. hope u are enjoyng your holiday weekend..
Devonshire Avatar
May 30, 2010 at 7:37 AM
I'd like to share some of that cornbread too, Sara. Thanks for this trip to yesteryear when hardships were a way of life for many people. We forget how easy we have it today. Best wishes, Carolyn
Stella Avatar
May 30, 2010 at 6:46 AM
I am there now and sure wish I had a piece of corn beard I have is crackers great write sara hope you enter this in John Hecks contest for this would be a winner thanks for sharing and for your kind comments today going to make that into a song possible pop country
Spence Sr Avatar
May 30, 2010 at 6:36 AM
This rhyming pattern is excellent. It moves the poem along in a great way. The message is also excellent. Great job and keep writing. Joseph
Falotico Avatar
May 30, 2010 at 6:01 AM
Well written and a nice flow Sara.. enjoy holiday weekend..
Knop Avatar
May 30, 2010 at 5:25 AM
Yes, I must agree with Dr. Ram, I also enjoyed the thrid stanza of your poem, Sara! Live is never easy! Thank you for commenting "Will-o'-the-Wisps" and keep your creative pen always at flow...Gert
Mehta Avatar
May 30, 2010 at 3:42 AM
I enjoyed the 3rd stanza of the sonnet. Very meaningful and sad
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