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I have loved things Country and Western all of my life. I have loved the ranches and farms, the work, the fields, the barns, livestock, and the food. I was born and raised in Kentucky where I learned to ride and care for horses. Most of my family lived on farms and/or were livestock producers. I have raised various livestock and poultry over the years.I have sold livestock feed and minerals in two states. My big hats and boots are only an outward manifestation of the country life I hold dear to my heart. With the help of rhyme or short story, in recipes or photos, I make an effort in this blog to put into words my day to day observations of all things rural; the things that I see and hear, from under my hat. All poems and short stories, unless noted otherwise, are authored by me. I hope you enjoy following along.

Monday, November 11, 2024

AUTUMN WALK

 
                                                              


                                                                   

I took a walk this early morn

In the cold Autumn mist

I turned my collar to the damp

And pulled my sleeves tight to my wrist


The sun was casting golden rays

Piercing the hazy gray air

Like stage lights searching the cast

As the curtain parts with flair


The swish swish swish of fallen leaves

As  they danced around my feet

Brought a smile as I strolled along 

That sound is a melody sweet


Then the sun broke triumphantly

Through the dullness of the mist

And the breeze persuaded the painted leaves

Into a kaleidoscopic twist 


Then I turned home reluctantly

Beneath a canopy of blue

Convinced (as if I needed to be)

 Fall walks are a joyful thing to do


K.L. Dennie 2024