Concern: Dust Bowl

Times were hard
there was a scorching sun
dust rolled through the fields
there was no where to run

Concern for the family
there was a choice to be made
can the land be managed
or learn a different trade

Families had left
to search for a better life
only pestilence remained
it was a life of strife

Decision made
to let the land rest
moved to a new place
family thought it best

Time passed
returned to the farm
land is better managed
there is not an alarm

Plenty of food
grass for the cattle
preservation is an answer
to prevent another dust bowl battle

copyright 2018 Debbie Pierce