Lightning and thunder 

Rain and clouds

Wind whips across the cold hard ground.

Screaming through the pain

But relishing in the gain.

Praying on my knees

Give me salvation, please.

Hours and hours

Shall reap rewards.

Time, ole’ time, the time you put in

Will come back to reward you in the very end.

When the broke is the dam

Barn doors slam

But inside, you wouldn't’ know, is a lamb

They yell, 

They scream

Advice that seems so obscene

Most say “live life base by base”

Other say “sometimes that is not the case”

“Miss the throw

But make the catch”.

Head in my hands 

Heart in my chest

Believe me

I’m trying my best

Oh, give me something to take the edge off

Something to take my mind off

This so-called life.

The horrors

The pain

What is there for me to gain?

Family and friends

Lord and faith

For what are my dreams made?

Acres and acres

Blood, sweat, and tears

But, my pride, it is all for you my dear.

The skillful eye

Critiques from head to toe 

But I will let you know

It is your friend not your foe. 

Skin and bone

Flesh and blood

Will not help you survive the great flood.

Faith and strength 

Will help survive what is to come.

Medals and trophies

Ribbons and banners

All lead to a playful banter.

The choir sings a glorious tune 

While the preacher makes his evening commune.

Through the swamps 

Through the hollows

An old hound dog

On the tail of a wily coon.

Whitetail doe,

Whitetail buck

It is all in your luck.

Breathe in

Breathe out

Embrace the shot

And let in ring out