The Bring-Down And The Fall Comments

A powerful and very well written poem. Hugs Anna xxx

Once was a farmer so bold and proud Who in the small town, stood out in the crowd. He grew cotton and other crops most expertly And his fame throughout grew exponently. Others from as far away as Texas came and stood with him As he expressed need to control prices which were grim. A saying was heard far and wide, to the polls, 'Don't complain if your mouth is full' In Washington, representing the district Was one known as a 'farmer', though he knew not how to pick. Representative Jones was surprised one day When the man who tilled his land, filed for bankrupcy. Such was the fate of many others like him Who were abandoned, it was such a sin. For you see Jimmy was in the White House then Yet there were those who thought him a friend. The interest on loans went to twelve and fifteen And the poor farmer was caught in between. So the poor farmer about which we write Was caught in such a financial plight. His family and friends knew not what to do, For solutions were few. One day he left us all alone The smell of nitrate and then he was gone.