Short Byre Poems

Light or shadow . Sponsor Suzette Richards posted 17/3/2025
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a young pup 
expelled by his litter mates
rejected by the mother 
huddles alone abandoned in the cold byre 
longing for comfort
an old and tired sheepdog who’s long past his prime
takes pity
offering to share his food
and a life long bond is forged 
where they find a safe haven in each other
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Milking time


breaking dawn, the sun slowly rising in the east
as early morning mist evaporates, all is quiet and still
in the distance, a cow bellows.
a cottage door opens and a maid emerges.
in her hands the milking stool and pail
later she returns to the dairy

      cows gather at gate
black dogs yapping at their heels
      the milkmaid awaits

     welcome the warm byre 
maid rests her head on cow’s flank
     creamy milk pours forth
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