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Comment from tfawcus
I read this a while ago and thought that I'd reviewed it. Obviously not - or else I forgot to hit the 'save' button. It sounds as though your stubborn mountain cows are much the same as the kangaroos here. We have a mob of about fifty of them this season. They slide under the bottom strand of the wire fences like limbo dancers unless they're spooked - when they just sail effortlessly over the top. Either way, there's usually a bit of repair work needed each week!
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2018
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I read this a while ago and thought that I'd reviewed it. Obviously not - or else I forgot to hit the 'save' button. It sounds as though your stubborn mountain cows are much the same as the kangaroos here. We have a mob of about fifty of them this season. They slide under the bottom strand of the wire fences like limbo dancers unless they're spooked - when they just sail effortlessly over the top. Either way, there's usually a bit of repair work needed each week!
Comment Written 07-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2018
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Oh yes, the repair work is endless! I love the image of your kangaroos limboing under the strands or sailing over the top - I heard from one reader (Thomas Bowling) about a cow that did just that!
Thanks, Tony :))
Carol
Comment from mermaids
Excellent free verse poem about an interesting theme. I always thought cows were smart and I can see them getting through these fences. I like the verse where you observe the cows get through the fence, you have a vivid use of words.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
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Excellent free verse poem about an interesting theme. I always thought cows were smart and I can see them getting through these fences. I like the verse where you observe the cows get through the fence, you have a vivid use of words.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
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Thank you for the read and review, much appreciated!
Carol
Comment from BeasPeas
This is an excellent free verse poem, Carol. Just like us, the cows want to explore the bigger world and what's on the other side. In the case of cattle, perhaps it is to save themselves from being slaughtered. Obviously, I'm vegetarian. Marilyn
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
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This is an excellent free verse poem, Carol. Just like us, the cows want to explore the bigger world and what's on the other side. In the case of cattle, perhaps it is to save themselves from being slaughtered. Obviously, I'm vegetarian. Marilyn
Comment Written 01-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
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Thank you for the read and review, much appreciated. I think cows are naturally curious and sort of defiant. I used to be vegetarian, need to get back there again,
Carol
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May I ask why you stopped? I can't imagine going back. But we all have to make our own choices. I was gluten-free, too. It was harder for me giving up gluten than it was for eating creatures.
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I suppose it's partially laziness, and partially for health reasons. I always look for pasture raised organic stuff, and honestly we don't eat meat too often.
Comment from Kelly Hanna
Itvwas great to get a glimpse of what you saw at the farms. That must've been exciting! I enjoyed the poem's setting. It was nicely done. Good job!......
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
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Itvwas great to get a glimpse of what you saw at the farms. That must've been exciting! I enjoyed the poem's setting. It was nicely done. Good job!......
Comment Written 01-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
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Thank you for the read and review, much appreciated! I was actually on National Forest land, where the cows used to graze in summer. Every fall they had cattle drives to bring them down again.
Carol
Comment from trumby
I feel your frustration. Barb wire fencing is a bugger of a job. I've done a lot of it and it's never easy.
Even with gloves on, it still causes problems as the gloves get caught on the barb.
Well written and realistic
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
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I feel your frustration. Barb wire fencing is a bugger of a job. I've done a lot of it and it's never easy.
Even with gloves on, it still causes problems as the gloves get caught on the barb.
Well written and realistic
Comment Written 01-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
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Thank you for the read and review, much appreciated! We had to completely tear down a fence one time, and that was the worst. I had kids helping me that time, a crew of high school kids. Thankfully one was a ranch kid, the others were no help.
Have a great day,
Carol
Comment from Thomas Bowling
I was raised on a farm. I miss it. I think that people who don't live on a farm miss half of life. Like your excellent poem says, there's nothing like hard outdoor work to make you feel alive. One of our cows was being chased by a horse. He jump over the fence like a deer and ran into the woods. It took us two weeks to catch him.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
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I was raised on a farm. I miss it. I think that people who don't live on a farm miss half of life. Like your excellent poem says, there's nothing like hard outdoor work to make you feel alive. One of our cows was being chased by a horse. He jump over the fence like a deer and ran into the woods. It took us two weeks to catch him.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
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Thanks, Thomas, I really liked the story about your cow! That must have been something to see, glad you found him. Today I went out to the ranch where I ride and helped clean stalls and water the horses instead of riding - enjoyed it. I miss my old hardworking jobs, it's all on the computer these days.
Carol
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the fences we put on our borders to protect our property from thieves and trespassers. Unfortunately, have no impact to stop wild animals.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2018
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A very well-written poem about the fences we put on our borders to protect our property from thieves and trespassers. Unfortunately, have no impact to stop wild animals.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2018
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Well this fence was actually meant to keep the cows off the highway and out of the campgrounds, lol. Nowadays they construct the fences in such a way as to not harm the wildlife (deer, antelope, etc.)
Those worried about mountain lions need a whole different type of fence! Thanks for reading :))
Carol
Comment from rspoet
Hello Carol,
No one loves a wall, not even a cow,
which says a lot about our so called President.
Perhaps it was those "sweet pools of shade,"
"the breeze beneath cottonwoods,"
"or they thirsted for snow-melt."
Perhaps it was simply freedom.
Who can say, but I can say this is a wonderful poem
Wish I had a six left
Robert
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2018
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Hello Carol,
No one loves a wall, not even a cow,
which says a lot about our so called President.
Perhaps it was those "sweet pools of shade,"
"the breeze beneath cottonwoods,"
"or they thirsted for snow-melt."
Perhaps it was simply freedom.
Who can say, but I can say this is a wonderful poem
Wish I had a six left
Robert
Comment Written 31-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2018
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After talking to some people about it, I think that is the natural personality of cows. They are rascals, especially the younger ones. However, Craig (CD Richards on this site) says that goats are the worst!
I appreciate your kind words about my poem, I kind of like it too. It's just a simple story, but to me it recalls the days when I worked in the mountains and I miss it!
hugs,
Carol
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Good image, Carol, and the
notes are appreciated.
-The imagery is very good, and
shows the "warrior spirits" of
the cows, and why they
might have been so determined.
-The grass is always greener, they say!
-I am sure your work was back breaking
and frustrating because of the cows
and the weather conditions, too.
-Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2018
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-Good image, Carol, and the
notes are appreciated.
-The imagery is very good, and
shows the "warrior spirits" of
the cows, and why they
might have been so determined.
-The grass is always greener, they say!
-I am sure your work was back breaking
and frustrating because of the cows
and the weather conditions, too.
-Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2018
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It was hard work, for sure. But I'd take the fence work any day compared to spreading gravel around campgrounds, or slash piling - both of which I have done. I think the cows just love a challenge :))
Thanks for the read and comments!
Carol
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You are very welcome, Carol, and thanks for sharing about this experience, and the cows!
Comment from LIJ Red
In a book of true horror stories, no less, I read the tale of the year of the exploding trees, and the end of the vast herds of longhorns owned by rich distant investors. When the blizzards grew bad enough the cattle headed south, crushing the fences.
I think the year was 1883...Excellent free verse, and matching art...
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2018
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In a book of true horror stories, no less, I read the tale of the year of the exploding trees, and the end of the vast herds of longhorns owned by rich distant investors. When the blizzards grew bad enough the cattle headed south, crushing the fences.
I think the year was 1883...Excellent free verse, and matching art...
Comment Written 31-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2018
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Wow, what a story! I've never heard of exploding trees, unless they are hit by lightning. Thank you for reading, I think the picture is from Montana, and not Utah where the fence building took place. But close enough :))
Carol