Friday, September 25, 2009

wilder

finished reading Laura Ingalls Wilder
my thoughts linger in the simplicity of life
back then

of chores, of "good mornings", of warm quilts,
long walks, hard work, hearty food,
winter evenings, simple Christmases
and shy love

the men then were wilder
(not only Almanzo)
the curse of Adam burdening
forcing sweat, work, toil
limping too

but joy comes, and singing,
and the playing of the fiddle,
beautiful horses,
big dreams

Big Dreams
Beautiful Dreams

1 comment:

  1. Rachel,
    I enjoyed re-reading these so much! I only re-read Little Town on the Prarie and These Happy Golden Years. I can't wait to discuss them with everyone. I'm going to try and make some Laura Ingalls Wilder inspired snacks for the meeting but we'll see how much time I end up having.
    Laura

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