Sturdy Roots
Withered cornhusks weigh on the mind29 total reviews
Comment from Benny Beeharry
Hi I am trying to see how differently you deal with corn ready to be harvested. I know of the hard roots firmly grounded .i used to wait till the corn is big enough , then called them one by one..no machine from the field of my father and then later sorted them .some go to make flour, other too hard go to feed the chicken and then we boil the tender ones. We did not have a silo...maybe because our field was not big enough, and there were plenty of hands around.
But one thing I know corn roots are fairly grounded , it is quite a job to uproot them.
I hope I have not missed the point.if I have I do apologise.
Benny
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Hi I am trying to see how differently you deal with corn ready to be harvested. I know of the hard roots firmly grounded .i used to wait till the corn is big enough , then called them one by one..no machine from the field of my father and then later sorted them .some go to make flour, other too hard go to feed the chicken and then we boil the tender ones. We did not have a silo...maybe because our field was not big enough, and there were plenty of hands around.
But one thing I know corn roots are fairly grounded , it is quite a job to uproot them.
I hope I have not missed the point.if I have I do apologise.
Benny
Comment Written 11-Mar-2025
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I love fresh corn on the cob. It's a shame it only lasts a few months. Farming is a lost trade, as around where we live it was a bumper crop and now I cannot think of anyone tilling the earth. It's all about beef and horses.
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I love fresh corn on the cob. It's a shame it only lasts a few months. Farming is a lost trade, as around where we live it was a bumper crop and now I cannot think of anyone tilling the earth. It's all about beef and horses.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2025
Comment from CD Richards
A pensive, thoughtful, yet optimistic poem.
It brings a smile to my face as it reminds me of one of many delightful lines from one of my favourite movies, Being There:
"As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden."
Love the atmosphere you've created here. Well done.
Craig
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A pensive, thoughtful, yet optimistic poem.
It brings a smile to my face as it reminds me of one of many delightful lines from one of my favourite movies, Being There:
"As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden."
Love the atmosphere you've created here. Well done.
Craig
Comment Written 11-Mar-2025
Comment from Sanku
Farmers have tough lives. Sometime when everything goes awry their crops fail and it is depressing . Their hopes are buried in the mulch .But then comes a new season fresh hopes.. I liked the way you juxtaposed a corn field and human emotions!
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Farmers have tough lives. Sometime when everything goes awry their crops fail and it is depressing . Their hopes are buried in the mulch .But then comes a new season fresh hopes.. I liked the way you juxtaposed a corn field and human emotions!
Comment Written 11-Mar-2025
Comment from Enrico Langfordino
What beautiful poetry PAMUSART. All through the seasons, and then hope at the end. Great poetry. Fanstory is my favourite poetry site. And, it is written so we are able to read it easily.
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What beautiful poetry PAMUSART. All through the seasons, and then hope at the end. Great poetry. Fanstory is my favourite poetry site. And, it is written so we are able to read it easily.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2025
Comment from jake cosmos aller
i liked this poem about plants and sturdy roots deep into the ground. I noticed the formating was a bit off - did you mean to break it after ten lines or so of text? see mt earlier comments I would have broken it into stanza breaks after four maybe five lines. easier for the reader to follow
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i liked this poem about plants and sturdy roots deep into the ground. I noticed the formating was a bit off - did you mean to break it after ten lines or so of text? see mt earlier comments I would have broken it into stanza breaks after four maybe five lines. easier for the reader to follow
Comment Written 11-Mar-2025
Comment from kahpot
Imagine one man thinking this and then we must imagine all the farmers that are in this man's situation, working for years only to have their crops thrown aways, then praying for the year to come, very well written and presented****kahpot
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Imagine one man thinking this and then we must imagine all the farmers that are in this man's situation, working for years only to have their crops thrown aways, then praying for the year to come, very well written and presented****kahpot
Comment Written 10-Mar-2025
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
Your poem is so powerful! I love how you use the a cornfield to show deep emotions! This is so creative. I could really feel the sadness in the beginning - but that ending brought so much hope. The idea of sturdy roots staying strong was such a great way to wrap it up! Your poem is full of meaning - really well done!
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Your poem is so powerful! I love how you use the a cornfield to show deep emotions! This is so creative. I could really feel the sadness in the beginning - but that ending brought so much hope. The idea of sturdy roots staying strong was such a great way to wrap it up! Your poem is full of meaning - really well done!
Comment Written 10-Mar-2025
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I think you may have skipped a few seasons here to reap this harvest and those husks do look like feet. We have the Cassowary in England and they are amazing birds, I enjoyed your melodic poem Pam, love Dolly x x x x
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I think you may have skipped a few seasons here to reap this harvest and those husks do look like feet. We have the Cassowary in England and they are amazing birds, I enjoyed your melodic poem Pam, love Dolly x x x x
Comment Written 10-Mar-2025
Comment from Teri7
Pam, I appreciate your notes. My husband has a degree in agriculture and we both worked in our local Farmers Home Administration many years ago. He made the loans, and I closed them. So, I can relate to so much of this poem, but your notes helped me to understand more. love and blessings, Teri
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Pam, I appreciate your notes. My husband has a degree in agriculture and we both worked in our local Farmers Home Administration many years ago. He made the loans, and I closed them. So, I can relate to so much of this poem, but your notes helped me to understand more. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 10-Mar-2025
