leanin' H
Well-known member
Dry
It's been dry.
And for more than just a spell.
I've been worried and pretty nervous,
And my wife can always tell,
Cause my smile takes some time off,
While my frown works overtime.
My soul gets hot and dusty
And my eyes kinda lose their shine.
It's been dry.
What grass we have is brown.
The springs are just a trickle,
the creeks have all went down,
til they hardly carry water,
just a wet spot now and then.
A trough that watered a hundred cows
can only handle ten.
It's been dry.
The rain gauge filled with dust.
We got atleast 6 feet of wind
Tried to blow away my trust,
In the higher power up above.
I know I shouldn't doubt,
But months without some moisture
Seems to turn my fears all out.
It's been dry.
I keep looking at the sky.
I'd trade a day of endless blue,
to watch a cloud roll by.
But the sun just keeps a shining
While the wind tears cross the crops.
All I can do is wait and pray
For rain with big, wet drops
It's been dry.
And humbled, I've become.
Fires are all around us,
Burning grass with every run.
Grass we can't afford to lose,
With hay so out'a sight.
Burnt ground left black and useless
While the smoke blocks out the light.
It's been dry.
This ol' desert where I dwell.
One foot stands near heaven,
While the other touches hell.
The meadows and the hay ground,
Have withered in the heat,
Hayings hardly worth the effort,
But to not, admits defeat.
It's been dry.
And I don't know what to do.
My nights are getting sleepless
And the days seem longer too.
It's borderline obsession,
As I check each weather station.
Channel 5 says hot and dry,
2 claims rain has took a vacation!
It's been dry.
Atleast in my zipcode.
Ranching friends in other spots,
Got rain that washed out road.
And I try not to be jealous,
Find joy in their success,
But inside I kinda wonder,
Why we also can't be blessed?
It's been dry.
I can see the end of my rope.
My mood has kinda soured and
I've almost give up hope.
The guys at morning coffee,
Have all got what I have got.
You can see it in their faces
and hear it when they talk.
It's been dry.
Til tonight while here I type,
The black clouds came a boiling,
You should'a seen the sight!
The clouds rolled in, the rain fell hard
We ran out and watched it pour.
And soon we all were soakin' wet
Left muddy tracks at the kitchen door!
It's been dry.
But we got near half an inch.
And it looks like more is coming,
Am I happy? That's a cinch!
Many thank's to God above,
For sending blessed rain.
To wash the desert and my doubts,
These tears I cry ain't pain.
It's been dry.
But it sure is damp tonight!
Over east I see a rainbow
And it's sure a special sight.
It's been dry.
But my smile has found my face.
My hope has been refilled and
My faith has felt God's Grace.
Leanin' H
Darrell Holden
July 2012
It's been dry.
And for more than just a spell.
I've been worried and pretty nervous,
And my wife can always tell,
Cause my smile takes some time off,
While my frown works overtime.
My soul gets hot and dusty
And my eyes kinda lose their shine.
It's been dry.
What grass we have is brown.
The springs are just a trickle,
the creeks have all went down,
til they hardly carry water,
just a wet spot now and then.
A trough that watered a hundred cows
can only handle ten.
It's been dry.
The rain gauge filled with dust.
We got atleast 6 feet of wind
Tried to blow away my trust,
In the higher power up above.
I know I shouldn't doubt,
But months without some moisture
Seems to turn my fears all out.
It's been dry.
I keep looking at the sky.
I'd trade a day of endless blue,
to watch a cloud roll by.
But the sun just keeps a shining
While the wind tears cross the crops.
All I can do is wait and pray
For rain with big, wet drops
It's been dry.
And humbled, I've become.
Fires are all around us,
Burning grass with every run.
Grass we can't afford to lose,
With hay so out'a sight.
Burnt ground left black and useless
While the smoke blocks out the light.
It's been dry.
This ol' desert where I dwell.
One foot stands near heaven,
While the other touches hell.
The meadows and the hay ground,
Have withered in the heat,
Hayings hardly worth the effort,
But to not, admits defeat.
It's been dry.
And I don't know what to do.
My nights are getting sleepless
And the days seem longer too.
It's borderline obsession,
As I check each weather station.
Channel 5 says hot and dry,
2 claims rain has took a vacation!
It's been dry.
Atleast in my zipcode.
Ranching friends in other spots,
Got rain that washed out road.
And I try not to be jealous,
Find joy in their success,
But inside I kinda wonder,
Why we also can't be blessed?
It's been dry.
I can see the end of my rope.
My mood has kinda soured and
I've almost give up hope.
The guys at morning coffee,
Have all got what I have got.
You can see it in their faces
and hear it when they talk.
It's been dry.
Til tonight while here I type,
The black clouds came a boiling,
You should'a seen the sight!
The clouds rolled in, the rain fell hard
We ran out and watched it pour.
And soon we all were soakin' wet
Left muddy tracks at the kitchen door!
It's been dry.
But we got near half an inch.
And it looks like more is coming,
Am I happy? That's a cinch!
Many thank's to God above,
For sending blessed rain.
To wash the desert and my doubts,
These tears I cry ain't pain.
It's been dry.
But it sure is damp tonight!
Over east I see a rainbow
And it's sure a special sight.
It's been dry.
But my smile has found my face.
My hope has been refilled and
My faith has felt God's Grace.
Leanin' H
Darrell Holden
July 2012
