He Is Herding the Hens

Where is the new foreman I asked.
He’s down in the barn, herding the hens
I ran right down. Hens are quite a task.
He had brand new bib overalls; he fit right in

He’s a little young isn’t he? I asked my mom
You were younger, she quickly reminded me
The hens took to him like a hypnotic ‘om’.
I was the proudest parent I could ever be.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Koplin Avatar
April 7, 2020 at 6:50 AM
Guard those eggs. They are going to be like gold soon.
Krutsinger Avatar
April 7, 2020 at 7:11 AM
No kidding! Eggs are not anywhere around here any more.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 7, 2020 at 5:50 AM
Oh how cute is this :) Here chickie chickie!
Krutsinger Avatar
April 7, 2020 at 7:11 AM
Hahaha Thanks Kim for stopping by the barnyard today!
Bauer Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 1:45 PM
i can picture the whole scene, caren (despite being such an urban being) and i love the way you've described it all...
Krutsinger Avatar
April 7, 2020 at 2:33 AM
I saw a cute photo of a toddler in new bibbed overalls feeding fifty hens; it was adorable! Of course he was also wearing a cowboy hat.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace