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Comment from CD Richards
Very timely. I had to make a dash in the cold up to our back fence yesterday almost at sundown, when I noticed our goats in grazing with next door's cows. Cows, sheep, even horses having nothing on goats when it comes to making a mess of fences, or just getting through them. Barbed wire is evil, I hate it with a vengeance lol Any time I need to replace fencing here on our place, the barbs go.
I have to ask, if the fence is gone, what keeps the cows from going camping now?
I enjoyed this piece, Carol. Very nice job, great descriptions.
Cheers, Craig
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2018
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Very timely. I had to make a dash in the cold up to our back fence yesterday almost at sundown, when I noticed our goats in grazing with next door's cows. Cows, sheep, even horses having nothing on goats when it comes to making a mess of fences, or just getting through them. Barbed wire is evil, I hate it with a vengeance lol Any time I need to replace fencing here on our place, the barbs go.
I have to ask, if the fence is gone, what keeps the cows from going camping now?
I enjoyed this piece, Carol. Very nice job, great descriptions.
Cheers, Craig
Comment Written 31-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2018
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Lol, I haven't been around goats much but there must be a reason the Devil is part goat, ha ha. That said, I would love to have a couple of pygmy goats but my husband says no to that idea. (what a kill joy, lol). I'm glad you are getting the barbed wire down. The USFS has new methods of fence building these days - I googled it. They want the fences to keep cows in but not be harmful to wildlife. Pretty good!
By the way, I cleaned a lot of cow s___ out of that campground!
Carol
Comment from Ulla
Hi Carol, I can understand why you miss it. Working with nature is so rewarding. They, the cows, had no problem going through the fences raised, yet it still had to be done. The grass is always greener on the other side, I suppose. I loved your poem. All the best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2018
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Hi Carol, I can understand why you miss it. Working with nature is so rewarding. They, the cows, had no problem going through the fences raised, yet it still had to be done. The grass is always greener on the other side, I suppose. I loved your poem. All the best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 30-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2018
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Thanks, Ulla :))
Carol
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for sharing your memories of your work on the fences as part of the U.S. Forest Service. I'm sure "warrior spirits" urged the cows to seek out the "breezes beneath the cottonwoods" along with the "lush shocks of grass". Cheers- Joan
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2018
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Thank you for sharing your memories of your work on the fences as part of the U.S. Forest Service. I'm sure "warrior spirits" urged the cows to seek out the "breezes beneath the cottonwoods" along with the "lush shocks of grass". Cheers- Joan
Comment Written 30-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2018
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The cows are a lot smarter than people think, which I like :))
Carol
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Keep enjoying those smart cows! Smiles- Joan
Comment from Pantygynt
A neatly flowing free verse recounting a strange situation that no one, least of all the cows seems to have properly understood.
A camp site is mentioned so perhaps the fence was there to mark its border and keep the campers from the cows rather than the other way around. Whatever its purpose the sense of frustration purveys the whole poem in a very atmospheric way. This is one of those poems that reminds us that one can write poetry about anything.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2018
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A neatly flowing free verse recounting a strange situation that no one, least of all the cows seems to have properly understood.
A camp site is mentioned so perhaps the fence was there to mark its border and keep the campers from the cows rather than the other way around. Whatever its purpose the sense of frustration purveys the whole poem in a very atmospheric way. This is one of those poems that reminds us that one can write poetry about anything.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2018
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I think the cows see fences as a challenge - they want to get to the other side, but who knows why? Some of them will chase you too :))
Carol
Comment from Gloria ....
Those fences sure look familiar, Carol. I've never seen cows break through, but they most certainly are determined animals.
I much enjoy the straight forward and clear lines of your poem as each stanza adds on to your love and understanding of the fence.
Terrific poem with most pleasant imagery.
Gloria
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2018
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Those fences sure look familiar, Carol. I've never seen cows break through, but they most certainly are determined animals.
I much enjoy the straight forward and clear lines of your poem as each stanza adds on to your love and understanding of the fence.
Terrific poem with most pleasant imagery.
Gloria
Comment Written 29-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2018
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Thank you, Gloria,
Carol
Comment from royowen
They say we go where the heart is, and it reflects in our respective writing, you're passion still remains it the places you love, and it shows in your brilliant writing Carol, What we were talking about the other day, I posted one last night that hade different rhyme schemes, accidental, but I think it works, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2018
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They say we go where the heart is, and it reflects in our respective writing, you're passion still remains it the places you love, and it shows in your brilliant writing Carol, What we were talking about the other day, I posted one last night that hade different rhyme schemes, accidental, but I think it works, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 29-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2018
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Thanks, Roy, did I review that poem of yours that has different rhyme schemes? I lose track sometimes.
Carol
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I'm not sure Carol, I'm the same, there's so many...sigh
Comment from Joy Graham
Hi Carol,
This poem is perfectly timed. Last weekend I went to my sister-in-law's property with her to retrieve the trailor so we coud mv some furniture. I learned how to open and close the gate which looks a lot like the fence in your picture. The darn poles would flop all over the place as I tried not to get scratched by the barbed wire. I was mighy proud to ooen and then close the fences as she drove the truck through. I'm pretty girly and don't get many opportunities to do farm type stuff. It was fun. Their neighbor lets the cows graze on her property, but now I know the fence doesn't hold them in there. Yikes!
I enjoyed this poem because I could relate to it.
Joy xx
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2018
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Hi Carol,
This poem is perfectly timed. Last weekend I went to my sister-in-law's property with her to retrieve the trailor so we coud mv some furniture. I learned how to open and close the gate which looks a lot like the fence in your picture. The darn poles would flop all over the place as I tried not to get scratched by the barbed wire. I was mighy proud to ooen and then close the fences as she drove the truck through. I'm pretty girly and don't get many opportunities to do farm type stuff. It was fun. Their neighbor lets the cows graze on her property, but now I know the fence doesn't hold them in there. Yikes!
I enjoyed this poem because I could relate to it.
Joy xx
Comment Written 29-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2018
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Yes they do flop all over the place, lol. Good for you! I think you may be proud to know, it was myself and a woman named Barb who worked on that fence. 'Black Barb and Blonde Carol' was what the ladies in the office called us. However, Barb was blonde and I had black hair - so funny!
Thanks, Joy,
Carol
Comment from KyColonel Randal
Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed the story this poem told. Your imagery is very good and paints a picture the reader can surely see. The picture also illustrates your poem quite nicely. It is interesting how organizations often continue to advocate failed policies and practices.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2018
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Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed the story this poem told. Your imagery is very good and paints a picture the reader can surely see. The picture also illustrates your poem quite nicely. It is interesting how organizations often continue to advocate failed policies and practices.
Comment Written 29-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2018
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Hi, thanks for taking a look. I checked a USFS website and I think their fence building techniques have advanced quite a bit since the 80s. They have ways of making them safer for wildlife, as well as holding up to winter snow better. But yeah, the FS has some 'older' ways of doing things.
Thanks again,
Carol
Comment from RodG
It's not easy to put a reader out there on open range if he's never been there, but you have in this fine poem. It is easy to visualize that barbed wire fence up or down. I especially like your description of how the cows got through and WHY they had to. Yes, their "warrior spirits" are to be admired. This took me home to the West. Rod
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2018
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It's not easy to put a reader out there on open range if he's never been there, but you have in this fine poem. It is easy to visualize that barbed wire fence up or down. I especially like your description of how the cows got through and WHY they had to. Yes, their "warrior spirits" are to be admired. This took me home to the West. Rod
Comment Written 29-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2018
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Thanks so much, Rod. I really did admire those cows, they are hardly the gentle, stupid creatures that many people suppose them to be. Thanks for enjoying my trip down memory lane, and for taking your own trip home to the West - it is a wonderful place :))
Carol
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Yes it is. Thanks for sharing this. Rod
Comment from Ryan Stewart
It tells a story, and that's what I like most about it. Stubborn cows going where they're not supposed to go kind of like rebellious teenagers. I especially like how it ends describing the fence being torn down by time, because everything decays eventually. Great work!
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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2018
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It tells a story, and that's what I like most about it. Stubborn cows going where they're not supposed to go kind of like rebellious teenagers. I especially like how it ends describing the fence being torn down by time, because everything decays eventually. Great work!
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Comment Written 29-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2018
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Yes everything decays, especially fences like that one.
Carol