Rust Ic

The once rich fields lay fallow now
Spared of the harrows blade
Abundant crops but memories
The grasses long since hayed

The old farm tractor, silent now
Still sadly stands in wait
Dressed in a red brown coat of rust
Unyielding to it's fate

12/26/2011

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Kash Poet

Date: 3/4/2012 10:42:00 AM

Congratulations Bob on your 1st place win.Loved it first time around.

Bob Quigley
Date: 3/8/2012 8:19:00 AM

Thanks Kash

Wilma Neels

Date: 3/4/2012 8:24:00 AM

Bob, stunning images you brought across here and I especially love the title! Congratulations on your awesome first place win :) love Wilma

Bob Quigley
Date: 3/4/2012 8:29:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments Wilma

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/4/2012 6:27:00 AM

Congratulations on your win with this excellent piece Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley
Date: 3/4/2012 8:09:00 AM

Thank you Carol

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/3/2012 9:38:00 PM

BOB, Congratulations with your wonderful entry IN RICK'S CONTEST ;-) well done~ALWAYS PD*

Bob Quigley
Date: 3/4/2012 8:10:00 AM

Many thanks PD

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 3/3/2012 6:53:00 PM

excellent do i have aphoto for this & it's my own work! congrad's light & love

Bob Quigley
Date: 3/4/2012 8:10:00 AM

Would like to see it. Thanks Debbie

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/29/2011 1:52:00 PM

Dear Bob, I hate to see these farms disappearing and your poem is rich in imagery and powerful in emotion. Thanks for your kind words. There is no cure for my illness, but it could take time to progress. I'm sure this beautiful poem and the creative title will ensure a big win in the contest. Wishing you many blessings in the coming year, Carolyn

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/29/2011 2:21:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn. You will be in our prayers