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I have loved things Country and Western all of my life. I have loved the ranches and farms. the fields, the barns, livestock, and the food. I was born and raised in Kentucky where I learned to love and appreciate the beauty, hard work, and value of country living, 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, December 2, 2024

SNOW SCENE

 



The first snowfall of winter

It causes quite the stir

It makes us know for certain

That Ole Man Winter's here


It purifies the landscape

In a quilt of mostly white

The moon lights the boughs and branches

On a cold and crystally night 


The tracks of winter travelers,

Both critters and mankind,

Slightly mar the blanket

Until the wind blurs them in time


The stillness is most impressive 

Quietness rules the air

Only the wind in the pine trees

Gently disturbs the silence here


It is the first snowfall of winter

Now, as I add a log to the fire

I sip from  my steaming cup and think,

What more could a man desire?


KL Dennie 2024


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