Strange Land

Open clouds black and grey circle this strange majestic sky.
Oak tree's whistle, birds flee.
A riverbank is broken rapids gushing loud and free.
Farmer rejoices.
Rain drops envelop this arid land.
Sheep hustle, rooster grows.
Droughts over, seven years forgotten.
Days repeat this welcome storm, heavens present for the harsher days gone by.
Sun rises.
Tree's settle, birds chant a thankful song.
Land awakens ready to grow his needed corn.
Farmer smiles, his dream lives on to see another day.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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September 7, 2026 at 8:57 AM
I've really been enjoying your poem and the emotions and imagery were so vivid that i could easily picture them as beautiful illustration. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il : akiracomicart2@ or on inst@ akiraa_artly
Agustin Avatar
January 27, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A   Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 12:24 PM
jeffrey, enjoyed reading your poem, Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. XOX -- LINDA --
A  Avatar
January 8, 2016 at 4:17 PM
I really like this
Emu Avatar
January 8, 2016 at 1:54 PM
Well done Jeffrey. A good portrait of a land in drought, close to many people's hearts Craig
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