Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

Early Winter Farm Chores

Early Winter Farm Chores

Shall I muse at midnight on the morning sun
now hiding very far beyond the pale.
Dread farmyard chores needing to be done
as morn sun rises over hill and dale.

Warm in bed, staying would be a disgrace
when winter marches in far too soon.
Tarry late and hot glowing embers embrace
to rise late only in a lazy afternoon!

Or instead jump from this warm , soft bed
racing on out when red rooster crows.
Quickly getting pigs and chickens well fed
all long before the cold winter snows!

Up early before morning's sweet sunlight.
Another farming day, another long fight.

Robert J. Lindley, 10-01-2015

Note-- Edited an older poem from back in the 80's.
Shortened into a sonnet..

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Robert Lindley October 2, 2015 at 2:33 PM Soup mail was a blessing. Thanks.. Always appreciate another poets generous advice!

Cherl Dunn October 1, 2015 at 7:46 PM Dear Robert I know what you are talking about here my friend, I've been working on my days off getting ready for winter, it never seems to end when you own a place does it. Great imagery and story for this season before the cold sets in, you take care my friend, looked for the poem you were talking about but could not find it. Thanks for the review of my poem and you take care this weekend, cheri

Michael Tor October 1, 2015 at 7:27 PM Robert love your detailed write. You are very detailed in your descriptions, I love this you don't generalize you are more in depth in your wording focusing in instead of diluting everything. Love the clever written details. A 7 in this beholders eyes. Michael Tor October 1, 2015 at 7:29 PM I can relate to succumbing to the weather. Wetness and dampness is not my favorite time to be outdoors. I have these moments you describe to frequently I'm afraid. Lol

Mark Woods October 1, 2015 at 7:23 PM I relate to this Robert, some mornings you just can't be buggered feeding out, but you have too. Those days have come to an end as we move into spring in my part of the world. A 7