Saturday, March 30, 2013

The Farmer Comments

Rating: 5.0

The picture,1934.
A dirty bib-overalled farmer stands
hat in hand, weeping,
gazing out over the dried up field.
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Smoky Hoss
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Joseph Anderson 20 April 2013

A brillant portrayal of the dust bowl, depression era of the 30's. It could have beeb my father. Yes, it is still affecting some of today.s farmers. Moving, poignant and very touching

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Juan Olivarez 09 April 2013

Full of pathos this read is melancholy throughout and grabs at your heart. Farmers are the heart of America and always will be. Great poem Smoky.

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G Sweeney 06 April 2013

Wow Smokey... You know I love your poems and this one is just a lovely piece.......The imagery is beauitful....I do family history and come from a long line of farmers here and in Ireland too......You are speaking for thier memory....

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Valerie Dohren 05 April 2013

Good one Smoky, enjoyed the read.

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Veeraiyah Subbulakshmi 30 March 2013

a touching moment! really wonderful!

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