03-19-2013, 02:44 PM
That required two readings, at least. The first time, the words didn't make much sense. Then I got to the end and went "awww, dam!" Then I read it a few more times 
tiny shoes have just brought in fresh eggs,
This line is poignant and gives that last stanza its emotional punch. But, it also makes me wonder why a bomb would drop on a farm at all. Bombers bombed cities and industry, and this notion of bringing in fresh eggs doesn't jive the second time around.
Mikey.
tiny shoes have just brought in fresh eggs,
This line is poignant and gives that last stanza its emotional punch. But, it also makes me wonder why a bomb would drop on a farm at all. Bombers bombed cities and industry, and this notion of bringing in fresh eggs doesn't jive the second time around.
Mikey.