Mother dug furrows with
shoulder bones of elk
as sterile soil sheds tears
of longing and despair
Mother goes the distance
digs life into dry acres that
beg for rain
A single drop lands on
mother's shoulder as she
begins to dance
Her worn leather boots
kicking up dust that clouds
her vision her tears causing
mud to stream down her
face
Birds anxious, flit by
gathering words to carry
to the mournful sky
that bring down the rain
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