|
426 |
No Argument |
My gosh, she said, you two |
A Country Man |
1993 |
satisfaction, pride |
|
A Country Man 43. |
|
|
427 |
While Meadowlarks Sang |
It began with the first eggs |
A Country Man |
1993 |
lessons, work |
|
A Country Man 30. |
|
|
428 |
Not to Give In |
"I wouldn't take a horse |
A Country Man |
1993 |
father, defiance |
|
A Country Man 48. |
|
|
429 |
Who Cares for History? |
They tore down the old Saylor house, |
A Country Man |
1993 |
memory, loss |
|
A Country Man 15. |
|
|
430 |
One Is Never Sure |
The decision faced me with questions |
A Country Man |
1993 |
misinterpretation, argument |
|
A Country Man 33. |
|
|
431 |
A Wise Man is No Fool |
Back in the days of kiss-and-tell, |
A Country Man |
1993 |
love, pun |
|
A Country Man 17. |
|
|
432 |
Benchmark of Plunder |
We needed an onion, the row |
A Country Man |
1993 |
theft, exchange |
|
A Country Man 25. |
|
|
433 |
One Thing Leads to Another |
A flock of geese and a basket |
A Country Man |
1993 |
birds, shame |
|
A Country Man 14. |
|
|
434 |
Without Your Good Morning |
Perhaps I miss you more than I should, |
A Country Man |
1993 |
death, loss |
|
A Country Man 49. |
|
|
435 |
Best Not to Hope for Miracles |
He had heard that water |
A Country Man |
1993 |
mortality, illness |
|
A Country Man 41. |
|
|
436 |
The Provincial |
The Frenchman asked, |
A Country Man |
1993 |
home, travel |
|
A Country Man 54. |
|
|
437 |
Year after Year |
By ones, twos and in groups |
A Country Man |
1993 |
routine, childhood |
|
A Country Man 16. |
|
|
438 |
Better a Bonfire |
Hitch up the mule, |
A Country Man |
1993 |
memory, secrecy |
|
A Country Man 29. |
|
|
439 |
Random Thoughts |
Our plan of life together |
A Country Man |
1993 |
death, loss |
|
A Country Man 56. |
|
|
440 |
Choreman |
I am a born choreman |
A Country Man |
1993 |
work, pride |
|
A Country Man 44. |
|
|
441 |
Ruffle the Pages |
An oak tree spread shade, |
A Country Man |
1993 |
death, family |
|
A Country Man 52. |
|
|
442 |
The Comfort of a Friend |
We have wandered as we wished |
A Country Man |
1993 |
aging, friendship |
|
A Country Man 47. |
|
|
443 |
Sense of Order |
On the farm we had no tunnels |
A Country Man |
1993 |
understanding, purpose |
|
A Country Man 53. |
|
|
444 |
Dulled Appetite |
Your letter today |
A Country Man |
1993 |
friendship, impermanence |
|
A Country Man 50. |
|
|
445 |
A Show of Compassion |
The man at her table frowned |
A Country Man |
1993 |
work, compassion |
|
A Country Man 26. |
|
|
446 |
Expression of a Homeplace |
If I close one eye |
A Country Man |
1993 |
perceptions, birds |
|
A Country Man 35. |
|
|
447 |
Take the Best Offer |
Don't ask me which job to take, |
A Country Man |
1993 |
work, choice |
|
A Country Man 36. |
|
|
448 |
Fear of Play for Keeps |
It's just for the program, |
A Country Man |
1993 |
children, relationships |
|
A Country Man 27. |
|
|
449 |
There is a Line Drawn |
A buyer of discards |
A Country Man |
1993 |
farming, distinctions |
|
A Country Man 51. |
|
|
450 |
Flowers Would Be Better |
My wife calls me to see her garden. |
A Country Man |
1993 |
gardening, gender |
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A Country Man 34. |
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