Thankfulness

[Preacherman]

Took a short cut through Herods Farm near my home and came across this old cutter, and the thoughts came streaming out.

Thankfulness

What man trod grass behind this gear
From June through late September?
His name now carved in weathered stone,
His labours unremembered.

It’s wheels won’t turn.
It’s brakes won’t brake.
The gears will grind no more.
But the stream still glides, the gales still howl,
And grain still fills the store.

[Hayward Taylor]

Hi Paul - what a fitting tribute with Thanksgiving just around the corner .. it has served its purpose and us all ... excellent series

[equilution]

Great post, Paul! I like the prose as well. Is that your composition?
The pics are gorgeous...I love the weathered, rusty look. I bet these would look good in b/w.

Thanks for sharing!

Jim

[vimalkv]

Wonderful Idea....Great Captures.... If possible try to convert to B/W for us to see the diference it makes....Thank you very much for sharing

[ajithpr]

great bit of poetry there, paul. nice shots, old is gold indeed.

[Preacherman]

Originally Posted by Hayward Taylor

Hi Paul - what a fitting tribute with Thanksgiving just around the corner .. it has served its purpose and us all ... excellent series

Thanks Hayward. Of course, thanksgiving for you guys. I never thought of that. Take care my friend. PAUL

Originally Posted by equilution

Great post, Paul! I like the prose as well. Is that your composition?
The pics are gorgeous...I love the weathered, rusty look. I bet these would look good in b/w.

Thanks for sharing!

Jim

Thanks Jim. Yes, all my words. I'll have a go at B&W. Never done that before. Watch out. PAUL

Originally Posted by vimalkv

Wonderful Idea....Great Captures.... If possible try to convert to B/W for us to see the diference it makes....Thank you very much for sharing

Thanks vimal for your kind words. I will try. PAUL

Originally Posted by soulsearcher

great bit of poetry there, paul. nice shots, old is gold indeed.

Thanks soul. In that case I am turning to gold far too quickly!. Cheers my friend. PAUL

[Preacherman]

Here is one as a test.



WOW, I think you are right you guys, Thanks. I have learned to do something new today.

[Preacherman]

Sorry it took so long, but here are the other two. PAUL

[martha36]

Those are lovely - the pictures and the words. I can't decide whether I prefer the color or the b/w.

[Preacherman]

Originally Posted by martha36

Those are lovely - the pictures and the words. I can't decide whether I prefer the color or the b/w.

Thanks Martha. I prefer the colour myself, but at least I learned something new today. PAUL