Although some harvesting of hay was happening last week, it is doubtful any hay will be going through the upper hay loft door on this barn since only a small percentage of hay is put up as loose hay anymore and this old barn styles don’t work for the big round bales of hay.
Retired Barn Loft Door
Old Barn Door
Farmer passes through old barn doors
On his way to start morning chores.
Herd of cows are munching their hay
And from the corner comes a neigh.
A birthing might cause a delay
And a lost calf brings much dismay.
From the straw a kitten starts to explore
As litters had done for years before.
The barn has gone from white to dark grey
Weathering years makes it tough to stay.
Through the cracks comes a bright sunny ray
To announce the start of a new day.
The laboring work and stress he ignores
Farmer is living the life he adores.
Sheri Erickson 7-28-13
Old Barn Door
