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Montana Fields

Daddy's shoulders were burned by the sun as he plowed wheat fields one by one All his hopes seeded in the soil His labor fed us with all his toil Noon would come - he would find a tree Take his hunchback pail...a moment free The tractors roar was fierce and strong He rode it all the daylight long. He now plows heaven's fields on John Deere I hear that motor loud and clear

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Date: 11/11/2018 11:09:00 AM
You honor your father with this work. I am sure that he is in heaven because farmers know how dependent they are on God and His gift of rain on the crops at the right time. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
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Date: 10/27/2018 7:43:00 AM
A wonderful tribute to a life-long farmer hero, who was well-loved. Great job, Sherry.
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Sherry Asbury
Date: 10/27/2018 7:49:00 AM
Thank you for reading and your kind comment.
Date: 10/25/2018 3:35:00 PM
Lovely piece. xomo
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