This afternoon we had a small dust storm. The farmer across the road from me had turned over his field during the past week. Today the winds picked up the dirt and manure from his fields and ran it straight north.
The wind tunnel was an interesting sight. So I decided to Video tape it for you. I was really glad the wind didn’t shift and come out of the west and head east. That would have brought all the dust down on me.
Check out the video. I add a short poem.
Winds blast across the open field Pushing in from the south tearing to the north Too close Yet, just far enough away I should head back to the house If the winds shift I will be covered in dust and manure A powdery layer That will coat everything This Place is Dubbed… Tornado Alley Not that one ever hit the house They all seem to jump over to somewhere else As political winds do Unless they want to cost you money Then they stay, and rip your roof off For now I watch I lean against my car It convulses as the wind beats against it in an attempt to push it and me off this road…
13 replies on “Winds Blast Across Illinois Farm Land~Or, Are These Political Winds? If Yes! They’re Kicking Up A Lot of Dung”
This is one whirlwind of a poem! Made my baseball cap fall off. lol
Enjoyed. Thanks 🙂
dustus,
Thanks have a calm day!
Gerardine
WOW Gerardine! Some strong winds there. Thanks for sharing the viedo. I lost my home and everything that I own 4 years ago in a tornado, but most important of all my family was not hurt. Your poem is strong like the winds.
Viola,
I am glad your family is alright. That must have been very scary. I hope you never see a tornado again. Thank you
Have a windless happy day!
Gerardine
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That wasn’t a blessing in disguise? I would think the farmer wouldn’t mind if the field was fertilized, you know, so the crops grow better?
But yeah, its been crazy windy here in Oregon too.
who,
it was his fertilizer that was blowing away:-)
I hope the winds calmed down by you, they are holding steady today.
Gerardine
very strong wind there… I am glad I am not there… if not I may be blown off…
lovely poem, Gerardine!
hugs
shakira
shakira,
I had to learn how to handle the winds when I first moved here. I was shocked at how strong they are.
hugs
have a great day!
Gerardine
Gerardine, I just love your blog. I would be honored to add it to my blogroll. You are totally my kinda woman w/the poetry and the visuals you paint as you write…
Hugs and thanks for visiting HaD/RaD
The Grey Lady
Half of a Duo, Raising a Duo,
Thank you I am honored that you would add me.
I love to read your Blog
Gerardine
wow loved that dear, dust storm eh? probably relates to this afternoon when we got to go early from work u could see william for dust lol xxx
william,
lol! have a happy day!
Gerardine xx