Re: Poem #5
Great Poem.....
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From: "kathie morgan" <fishrap@earthlink.net>
To: "Hort Pumpkins" <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 8:18 PM
Subject: Poem #5
> I May Never Be Done
> I spent quite a few months, just selecting the seed,
> Along with the other things, I was told I would need.
> Warm weather was needed and, of course, lots of sun.
> And although I9d work hard, I was sure there9d be fun.
>
> I studied Langevin, all the don9ts and the dos,
> I even constructed some big plywood shoes.
> I watered, I weeded, sprayed and fertilized too.
> I did all the things I was told I should do.
>
> The plant popped right up, in my small starter box,
> At once, I considered feeding it bagels and lox.
> As the pumpkins exceeded Eaton9s historical chart,
> I thought I might need a much bigger cart.
>
> But then as it rained and the North winds blew,
> My plants dwindled in number, till there were just two.
> For me, pumpkin bad luck was indeed deja vu,
> Even though I did everything I needed to do.
>
> As more time went by, there were splits, cracks and a break!
> I lost several tools - my favorite old shovel and rake.
> My garden was large and I needed a crew,
> But with only one worker, I did the best I could do.
>
> Some things, like good weather, I never did get,
> The rains kept on coming, the ground constantly wet.
> As the months rolled by I did have some fun,
> But the major thing missing was the lovely, warm sun.
>
> As the season was ending, there was one final test,
> I surveyed my garden - I9d given my best.
> My pumpkin, bright orange, great shape, though not big,.
> But the scales they were using, I just could not rig.
>
> So with all my good intentions and plenty of pluck,
> The thing I lacked was an ounce of good luck.
> As the numbers were posted, I came in near last,
> I was glad, at that point, that the season had past.
>
> Now, it9s starting again - I9m selecting my seed,
> And, all of the other things I9ve been told I will need.
> My list includes warm weather and, of course, lots of sun.
> I know I can9t quit till I reach half a ton
> The reality is, I may never be done.
> --
>
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