"My, Oh My!"
The day has been long but my objectives were all met,
the grapes were all planted, and a new gate got set.
The grass was mowed nicely, the trimming got done,
the moss killer and fertilizer were applied on the run.
This rain, it's been relentless, falling now for weeks,
some say: "cats and dogs", I say: "streams and creeks".
Tis been said this rain's a needed, to satisfy a drought,
a statement that I can question with unbelieving doubt.
Out in many green pastures where only horses did run,
Geese and Mallard ducks now prepare to hatch their young.
This Spring, it's been a doozy, a real drencher that's for sure,
it's been more of a lasting Winter in want of a raining cure.
Still, though wet, I try my best to squeeze in as much as I can,
I've learned that one can't really rely upon any weatherman.
He says: "Blue skies accented with an occasional passing cloud",
So I load my tools and still end up as one of a rain soaked crowd.
If and when a real Springtime decides to come dropping in,
warmth of sun and view of flowers will produce a healthy grin.
My face like that of many others will shine with pure delight,
to see the sights of a rainless day that lasts all thru the night.
Before we know it, Summer's here, temps all hot and steamy,
cooling rain from weeks before will then seem rather dreamy.
One thing remains the same no matter what the weather does,
my load of work will still be there to be done like a bee abuzz.
Come rain or shine, I'll do my best to answer every one's call,
to improve their yards by giving them a landscaper's overhaul.
When the day ends, whether I'm left as one soaking wet or dry,
I'm blessed to hear each paying client whispering "My, Oh My!"
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Posted: Apr 2012
About this poem:
Some sweet lady poet just prodded me into making another submission to the corner, so here it is Suzanne. Written exclusively to satisfy 'YOUR' request. Hope it's acceptable... I'm awfully tired!
Comments (13)
Oh! If I only had half your talent my friend
Sounds like a lovely place you live in.
It'll be fun to see them show up for our ratings!
"Thanks Ladybee! - to you and Lucy and whoever else has been involved in doing this Sonnet competition.
WW
You have a extraordinary God given gift that could bring lots of people great joy! After all there is nothing in the world that compares to reading a good book!!
You take the worst that nature can throw at you in your usual 'can do' style - so typical of the pioneering spirit which, happily, is still to be found in The States.
You make light of the incessant rain which has so sorely tried the residents of your neck of the woods.
Being a factually based narrative makes your poem even more worthy of the high praise the ladies have bestowed on you in their replies.
Nice one John...
Bill