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Everyday Heros

Wild country, Pools of dead water Glen of scrub and brown brambles Snow dirtied by traffic and by Mud thrown up by passing trucks Farmland , where cattle and sheep huddle And old homesteads bravely smoking chimneys Harsh winter farming, Survival A dying breed Working to make a living The life Of everyday heros

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Girish Gokul

Date: 3/5/2009 7:20:00 AM

Its beautiful.... hard, minces no words, but beautiful. The way you have distilled the essence can almost make one feel it as they read. thank you

Belinda Parish

Date: 3/2/2009 6:37:00 PM

I thought of my Dad when I read this. He was a farmer all his life. It's true, they're a dying breed. Thanks for the good memory. Hugs!!

John Weber

Date: 2/27/2009 1:41:00 PM

Finally, hard toil gets the credit deserved, Carrie! I live in the Midwest of the U.S. and know full well the harsh lifestyle that puts food on our table. This tribute to the everyday heroes serves a worthy goal with great success. Warm regards, John

Sharon Winter

Date: 2/25/2009 3:34:00 AM

Awesome tribute Carrie! Well written. Love, Shar

Brian Strand

Date: 2/25/2009 12:52:00 AM

There are so many around Carrie Nice tribute..Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

James Faulkner

Date: 2/24/2009 11:40:00 PM

everyday heros... i love the sound of that, excellent write-love and peace:james

Christopher Higgins

Date: 2/24/2009 12:33:00 PM

Exceptional piece to the real heroes Carrie...You have captured the heart and pulse of this country well with this write..if only those mickey mouses can really appreciate the heart of these hard workers.

Frank F. Atanacio

Date: 2/24/2009 12:15:00 PM

I agree totally-- you've penned a gem :)

Michael Degenhardt

Date: 2/24/2009 12:06:00 PM

yes indeed are they ever everyday heroes! You've captured the scenery and the truth so clearly and respectfully. A marvelous read. Michael

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 2/24/2009 12:03:00 PM

Carrie I couldn't agree more hero's they are! Wonderful images used! Laura :)

Laurie Ginn

Date: 2/24/2009 12:01:00 PM

Being from KY I would glady agree. Give the farmer a break and some appreciation. If not for them the government would have total control of our food supply. Can I get an amen! They're made of tough stuff. Laurie