Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Farmers

Farmers come in all sizes with the keenest eye, the largest heart and the strongest back.

The farmer's eyes see the crack of dawn and the first stars that come out
at night. He sees in his mind's eye the harvesting before the planting even begins.
He sees rain before a cloud appears. His eyes are everywhere, yet they hold the
largest smile that covers many acres yet remain where they began.

A farmer's heart shows kindness to all creatures, understanding, compassion,
tolerance and has the patience of a saint.

A farmer's back carries many burdens.

He feeds America.
He is a farmer!

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A FARMER'S LAST WILL

I Leave:
To my Wife, my overdraft at the bank, maybe she can explain it.

To my banker, my soul ----- he has the mortgage on it anyway.

To my neighbor, my clown suit. He'll need it if he continues to farm as he has in the past.

To the ASCA, my grain bin. I was planning to let them take it away next year anyway.

To my county agent, 50 bushels of corn to see if he can hit the market ---- I never could.

To the junk man, all my machinery. He's had his eye on it for years.

To my undertaker, a special request: I want six implement and
fertilizer dealers for my pall bearers.
They're all used to carrying me.

To the weatherman, rain, sleet and snow for the funeral,
please ----- no sense having good weather now.

To the grave digger ---- don't bother, the hole I'm in should be big enough.

15 Comments:

Blogger Id it is said...

Farming is a test of patience no doubt; to wait and watch to see if the seed you planted will grow to the expectations that have already taken root in your imagination...
Can't beat that!

1:31 PM  
Blogger EXSENO said...

So true and beautifully said.
I wish I had that gift. Unfortunately I have the dreaded black thumb. My attempts at growing things are pathetic.

1:44 PM  
Blogger Becky said...

That is depressing. Was is supposed to be? Farmers have a tough gig. The average American couldn't do it, we're far too lazy and I do speak for myself. Maybe if I was raised with farming it would be a different story. This leads to a good point, the more expected from us, the more we deliver.

9:56 PM  
Blogger EXSENO said...

Becky,
Yes, it was meant to be funny and anyone who lives in a farm area would have laughed. Especially the farmers.
Sorry that it was depressing to you Becky.
I found an old 'Southern Almanac' 1994 - 1995 full of old time stories that's where I got it.
Some of the stories go way back to before there was running water in the house.

6:37 AM  
Blogger How do we know said...

aah.. my comment is lost again. :-(

i'd written that so few of our political leaders seem to understand the significance of farming. its insane.

12:23 AM  
Blogger S A J Shirazi said...

Being a farmer myself, I can appreciate this.

12:56 AM  
Blogger EXSENO said...

How do we know,
Keep trying. Here the farmers are supported, there are grants to help them when they need it.

6:03 AM  
Blogger EXSENO said...

Shirazi,
I learned something new, you are a person of many talents.
I do believe the farmer is the backbone of the nation.

6:07 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This post is truely depressing.
How have you been dear?Got ur lovely message.Thank you so much.I had even forgotten I had a blog.
Once again thank you for the prayer.

2:07 PM  
Blogger Mampi said...

Its a sad situation, everywhere.
I thought the situation of farmers in India and especially in Punjab and Maharashtra in India was bad; but its sad even in America.

Well written, thanks for sharing with us.

2:11 AM  
Blogger EXSENO said...

Positive girl,
So good to hear from you. Hope you are doing o.k.

4:41 AM  
Blogger EXSENO said...

Mampi,
Don't be sad, believe it or not,it is meant to be funny.
It is from an old Farmers Almanac that is full of old stories.

4:46 AM  
Blogger Shannon said...

Farming gives us so much, and is appreciated so little!
What a great tribute!

1:30 PM  
Blogger EXSENO said...

Shannon,
So true, people who live in cities don't realized how important the farmer really is. Where would we be without them.

2:33 PM  
Blogger AMIT said...

Its a nice post by you.

Invitation letter

12:44 PM  

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