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To My Valentine

February 13, 2020 By Doris Stensland

This was written many years ago. . . from a farmer’s wife

To My Valentine

You are rugged and strong as the denim you wear,
    but we have seen you brush away a tear
    at an unexpected gesture of love
         ...or a prayer.
Your keen eyes keep a close watch on livestock,
    machinery and crops,
    but we have discovered you enjoying a sunset.
During busy seasons your time is precious,
    but we have seen you drop everything to help
    a neighbor in need
The dozens of chore gloves you wear out each year
    are proof of the tough manual labor you do,
    but your gentle handclasp sends us a message
    of love.
After months of hard labor, and the harvest is in,
    our hearts well up within us as we hear you
    give God the credit.
You growers of food,
Suppliers of vittles for the world,
We are glad you asked us to walk hand in hand with
    you in your rural domain;
    we are proud to be your wives.
    Happy Valentine’s Day!

                             A farmer’s wife

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