flashlight searches cattle herd
shines on curly white forehead
newborn calf, wet in moonlight
cow’s warm tongue licking clean
baby rides shiny cart to barn
gleam of mama’s watchful eyes
colostrum drips from suckled teat
sheen of pitchforked straw
farmer’s smile shimmers thankful pride
Joining dVerse poets for Victoria’s quadrille (44 word) “shimmer” challenge.
a poem in my pocket 
Apr 05, 2016 @ 17:27:40
Heartwarming imagery.
Apr 05, 2016 @ 17:20:50
I love this.
Apr 05, 2016 @ 15:45:39
An exciting moment captured well in your 44 🙂
Apr 05, 2016 @ 11:12:40
Love the scene of the farm, a new life for the animals and farmer ~
Apr 05, 2016 @ 12:10:25
Thank you, Grace.
Apr 05, 2016 @ 10:12:43
How very happy for farmers to witness the addition to their stock. It can’t be better than that! Great lines lynn!
Hank
Apr 05, 2016 @ 09:01:36
I love the details in this! Hubby and I own a vet clinic. Mainly dairy clients, but the occasional beef o.b. when things don’t go this well.
Apr 05, 2016 @ 11:22:00
Our son is working on Biology degree, hoping to go to vet school.
Apr 05, 2016 @ 19:32:21
That’s cool. Good luck to him!
Apr 05, 2016 @ 02:05:24
You have really captured this beautiful moment, Lynn 🙂
Apr 04, 2016 @ 23:43:55
This has to be a moment of joy for any farmer… A wonderful moment
Apr 04, 2016 @ 23:09:25
How very beautiful–I have (always have had) farm-envy. We used to visit my Grandfather’s farm in Wisconsin–that is, where he grew up. He moved west–hated the cold!
Apr 05, 2016 @ 07:32:07
It’s not an easy life on the farm…but it is good. My husband is starting to hate the cold too.
Apr 05, 2016 @ 16:31:50
And farms are such a good place to raise a family.
Apr 05, 2016 @ 16:33:25
🙂
Apr 04, 2016 @ 21:43:04
awwww .. a new calf. thanks for giving us this glimpse of shimmer
Apr 04, 2016 @ 21:45:29
You are welcome, Candy.
Apr 04, 2016 @ 21:35:04
A nice peek into a bit of a farmer’s life…welcoming new life. Sweet!
Apr 04, 2016 @ 21:40:53
Thank you, Gayle! (no worry…i used my “edit” button)
Apr 04, 2016 @ 21:04:32
I loved this vivid visit to the farm! Thank you!
Apr 04, 2016 @ 21:17:32
Glad to have you visit 🙂