Brown County
This is where the roots are
for a city transplant,
bitter immigrant
at 5 on the farm.
There’s nothing to do.
Wildflowers wave
overhead
in pony pasture paradise.
Tadpoles behind glass
swim in circles.
Kitten races amuse
in the hayloft.
Bike tires bump on gravel.
Fishing at the pond,
woody walks,
creeking and catching frogs
filled up days.
Country crafted deep love
it takes a convert
45 years to realize.
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This poem brought back memories. I grew up in the country. We did all sorts of things for entertainment.
Yes, looking back it wasn’t boring at all!
Rachel, I really like this one, even with a cat in it
(Usually I boycott cat poems)
Thanks Steve! !I swear I didn’t see this comment before I wrote my next poem. ?