Summer Job

w c

Summer Job

 

There were watermelons everywhere

And we worked hard with great care

Picking them from their vines

As they grew all intertwined

 

The bull nettles also grew

And were a hazard we all knew

With little needles reaching out

To prick our legs as we worked about

 

There was a farmer’s tractor too

That we drove all afternoon

The diesel engine with its sound

As it pulled a trailer ‘round

 

We picked melons many days

And stacked them on a little hay

Ready for the roadside stand

Where my friends would lend a hand

 

We stopped working every day

And sliced a melon that we ate

It was a sweet and juicy treat

That we used to beat the heat

 

The melons were ripe and always shined

And were ready in the nick of time

For the hamburger celebrations

And many other eating occasions  

 

When the day was finally done

There was a pay check earned by everyone

With the satisfaction we all felt

Having worked a job and performed there well

 

 

 

  • Author: w c (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 14th, 2017 09:53
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Accidental Poet

    Great poem about summer jobs. Great memories too. ; )

    • w c

      Thanks AP! It's always great to hear from you! I appreciate your approval.

      • Accidental Poet

        WC, you had that from the first time I read your poetry. ; )

      • orchidee

        Good write wc.

        • w c

          Thanks orchidee! I really appreciate your comment!



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