The Soddy

The Soddy
Douglas Polk

the soddy on the calving place,
a favorite place to be,
walls made of sod,
three foot deep,
warm and cozy,
when back from checking for calves,
on a long winter night,
no phone or television,
the internet did not exist,
a propane stove in the center of the room,
the only heat we would need,
coffee and cards,
and mice in the walls,
the place now only in my dreams,
a happy memory,
as the card game on the computer stares back at me,
a clock on the screen telling me,
thirty five minutes until the next ride needs to be made.

 

Sunset in the Sandhills

 

Horseback

Horseback
Doug Polk

The rhythm of the horses hooves,
calms the soul,
helps collect the thoughts,
seeing the cattle grazing up ahead,
the sun shines down warming neck and hands,
as the cattle gently gathered and started on their way,
on this glorious God given day,
horseback in the sand hills,
Heaven on earth.

 

Walk in the Rock Garden at the Park

 

Dismal River

 

Puppy and Winter Day in Nebraska

 

Pawnee Village