The farm is awakening to spring.
Chickens peck in the gardens, bounce across the grass shaking dust from their feathers. It’s spring, and it’s good to be a chicken.
Dogs bound across the fields, dancing in the sunshine and new season. It’s spring, and it’s good to be a dog.
My calf frolics in the meadow, discovering warmth and wildflowers. It’s spring, and it’s good to be a calf.
Goats graze on new green, green grass, reveling in the relief from winter’s cold and dry hay. It’s spring, and it’s good to be a goat.
Horses roll on their backs in the pasture, drinking in freedom like water. It’s spring, and it’s good to be a horse.
Fencelines beam under the bright sky….
Trees bud….
Rocking chairs beckon….
Cows moo….
And sheep baaa.
It’s spring, and it’s good to be living on a farm!
Awakening
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Barbee says:
Reads like a children’s book.. I love it! Fun photos, too.
On April 18, 2013 at 9:24 am
CATRAY44 says:
Beautiful.
On April 18, 2013 at 9:29 am
fowlers says:
Happy Spring to you! thanks for great photos! love them :sun:
Sandy
On April 18, 2013 at 9:29 am
NancyL says:
Hang on – I’m headed your way! Woke up to a little snow on the ground this morning (this after yesterday’s thunder/rain/hail storm) and we’re expecting more snow today. Spring? WTH is that?
Nancy in Iowa
On April 18, 2013 at 9:46 am
brookdale says:
This is a great post…LOVE the pictures! Especially the first one, of the farm from the road. I really shows the perspective of the barn to the house. I thought they were much closer together.
Are those beautiful pink trees redbuds? Lovely!
On April 18, 2013 at 9:55 am
The High Altitude Tea Duchess says:
This post would make a great children’s book!
On April 18, 2013 at 10:16 am
Dumbcatluvr says:
What a delightful post! Suzanne, please write a children’s book.
On April 18, 2013 at 10:34 am
jodiezoeller says:
It’s a wonderful blog post. You do need to make a few farm related children’s books. You’ve got the great prose and photos!
On April 18, 2013 at 10:51 am
Heidi533 says:
I agree this would make a GREAT children’s book. 🙂 I love this post.
On April 18, 2013 at 10:51 am
mabutler66 says:
You should publish this EXACTLY as is as a children’s book! I LOVE it!! :fairy:
On April 18, 2013 at 10:55 am
whaledancer says:
This reminds me of a spring poem by Emily Dickinson:
Bee! I’m expecting you!
Was saying Yesterday
To Somebody you know
That you were due—
The Frogs got Home last Week—
Are settled, and at work—
Birds, mostly back—
The Clover warm and thick—
You’ll get my Letter by
The seventeenth; Reply
Or better, be with me—
Yours, Fly.
On April 18, 2013 at 11:41 am
Jersey Lady says:
We are blessed, are we not?
On April 18, 2013 at 12:05 pm
EMarie says:
:snuggle: Love it! Love it! Publish it as it is for children…a quick read with babies. :snoopy: :woof: :sheepjump: :dancingmonster: :chicken: :cowsleep:
On April 18, 2013 at 12:36 pm
denisejdesign says:
Amen!
On April 18, 2013 at 6:03 pm
Dghawk says:
It’s about time, isn’t it? Love it! :sun:
On April 18, 2013 at 7:41 pm
LisaAJB says:
Love! :clover:
On April 18, 2013 at 10:59 pm
holstein woman says:
Fantastic as usual! :purpleflower:
On April 18, 2013 at 11:05 pm
Kadykins says:
I am a long time teacher and Suzanne, this whole post is darling and will make a great preschool/Kindergarten book if so inclined:) The pictures and all! Just another income stream idea!
On April 19, 2013 at 9:45 am
bonita says:
We all recognize you’re ultra busy, the juvie book just a suggestion. Nevertheless, this blog is Imminently suitable for for a Lulu, self-produced, on-demand book with a reading level of preschool to grade 2. (24 page, 6 x 8, soft cover, px on left, 36 pt text on right.) Any Harper restrictions?. . . Publish using pseudonym to distinguish from memoir and other adult writing? In addition to distribution via CITR, Lulu sometimes ships to selected, brand name, bricks-and-mortar stores.
On April 19, 2013 at 4:26 pm
Joell says:
:purpleflower:
There is mothing like Spring in the country.
On April 19, 2013 at 6:47 pm
Birdi says:
A children’s book!! I so agree! It is great and I am always looking for a farm book for the grands. AWESOME read, Suzanne!
On April 23, 2013 at 4:39 am