Because I will be traveling for the next couple of days, I am including several five-line poems here from Hattie’s entries for April 18 – April 21 and will resume daily poems on April 22 through the end of the month. Have a wonder-filled and peaceful weekend, everyone!
April 18, 1921: Busy
Getting water twice a day
and milk on morning trip
with watering hogs
and a nap after dinner
keep me busy.
April 19, 1933: Worry
Lighted candle on bedroom dresser
caught things afire, 22 shell
exploded, hit Thomas on neck
not knowing seriousness of wound
William and I worred terribly.
April 20, 1930: Mrs. Tate
We met Mrs. Tate
who was Eva Rothley
of Dallas, South Dakota
and Will was best man
so he feels puffed up.
April 20, 1945: Gone
The old man who lived
near the bridge is gone
also his shack
never asked anyone
where he is.
April 20, 1954: Mitchell Motel
Got a room at Stephens Motel
double bed, small closet with hooks
kitchenette with small range
sink and bath complete with
lavatory, stool and tub.
April 21, 1939: Claim
Narvin took hay to River Pasture
cows and small calves followed him
one cow’s calf died
she wanted to claim the others
so he put her in round corral
