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Checkin’ Cows

His dad said, “Son, there’s a heifer that’s calvin’. “
To the pasture, they went, to see if trouble she was havin’. 
They rode out there just to check, to go watch 
While sittin’ there together, they had a good talk. 

They talked about cows, sheep, tractors, and hay. 
Started talking ‘bout life, somewhere along the way. 

She said to her fella, “Hon, I can’t make our date. 
There’s cattle to be fed and feedin’ just can’t wait.” 
So he helped fill the sacks and in the truck he hopped. 
Said, “Darlin’, you drive. I’ll open gates when ya stop.” 

They worked together feeding cows and checkin’ babies 
Started dreamin’ of their own, someday, maybe. 

The neighbor called, “You gotta bull out down here!” 
So the farmer hustled up, jumped on his Deere. 
They worked together to corral that hooved steak. 
Only pay Neighbor took was “thanks” and a handshake. 

‘Cause he knows one day he too may need a pal. 
When your good to folks, good comes back around. 

Every cattleman knows, it ain’t just checkin’ cows
It’s learnin’ about life, the cattle…and ours
Every farmer has a story. Be there when they tell it.
You’ll learn the best way of life, the best way to live it.

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Published by Kelly

I’m the girl who married the boy I fell in love with in the cattle show ring. My Farmer is my husband who farms our family cattle & sheep farm. We raise our son, BoyChild, and daughter, GirlChild, in the centuries-old farmhouse my granddaddy bought, as legend tells it, on a front porch handshake. We are proud that our kids are multi-generation farmers and the 4th generation to grow up in the homeplace, even though it seems to have its own wind chill factor. I believe agriculture education is imperative. I love listening to stories from the good old days. I’ll always need a side of ranch dressing. Thanks for stopping by the Farmhouse Front Porch. Come Sit a Spell.

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