earth’s richest
black prairie sod
iowa: “beautiful land”
created by God
claimed by man
wrested from dakota hand
busted, homesteaded,
settled, plowed and
tightly fenced now
as livestock farmers
raise calves from cows
how long sustainable?
dust bowl-like shroud
wind so untamable
we’re losing ground!
*Title from a favorite Bob Dylan song…he recently received a Nobel Peace Prize. (One good thing about a wet fall this year is less dirt in the air.)
a poem in my pocket 
Nov 11, 2016 @ 16:17:53
Good job. I have been thinking of a poem about forging West past Missouri. Liked this on a lot.
Nov 11, 2016 @ 17:54:00
Thanks for your kind comment, Sean!
Oct 23, 2016 @ 19:08:28
Still a beautiful land ~ A lovely tribute to Dylan Lynn ~ Thanks for joining us at D’verse ~
Oct 23, 2016 @ 19:33:19
Yes…still beautiful!
Oct 22, 2016 @ 11:56:19
Reminds me of where my sister lives in Kansas where she says the wind just blows and blows. Her ex husband and his family are wheat farmers and I’m now wondering if they’re having issues with the soil there. Nice poem, Lynn, on a valid topic.
Oct 22, 2016 @ 12:38:27
Thanks for your comment, Gayle. Surprising how many folks have ties to the land…must preserve it for all of us!
Oct 22, 2016 @ 09:43:21
We’re losing ground indeed! Great piece.
Oct 22, 2016 @ 12:35:50
Thanks, Bryan.
Oct 21, 2016 @ 17:02:15
The wonder of the heartland. The wind, the reflection on the dustbowl: chilling
Oct 21, 2016 @ 17:30:07
We must protect our soil.
Oct 21, 2016 @ 12:59:52
Great depiction through your words, Lynn! Highly visual, great job!
Oct 21, 2016 @ 13:16:12
Appreciate your comment, Walter 😊
Oct 21, 2016 @ 08:48:05
The dust bowl aspect of blowin’ in the wind is really touching, and make me think of Grapes of Wrath.
Oct 21, 2016 @ 09:36:10
Yes, I hope we don’t repeat that era.
Oct 21, 2016 @ 08:12:35
A very poignant take on the Dylan song Lynn, I love what you have done here :o)
Oct 21, 2016 @ 09:35:13
Thanks!