Times were hard
there was a scorching sun
dust rolled through the fields
there was no where to run
Concern for the family
there was a choice to be made
can the land be managed
or learn a different trade
Families had left
to search for a better life
only pestilence remained
it was a life of strife
Decision made
to let the land rest
moved to a new place
family thought it best
Time passed
returned to the farm
land is better managed
there is not an alarm
Plenty of food
grass for the cattle
preservation is an answer
to prevent another dust bowl battle
copyright 2018 Debbie Pierce
