Wednesday, April 3, 2013

A Shanty for a Prairie Sea


There is a different kind of sea
Where prairie grasses wave to me
And ripple over verdant plains
A place where I’m a child again.

(Chorus)
Let the wind blow, let the grass roll,
Let the birds sing over my grassy sea,
Vast sky above, I am in love
With this green and gold prairie grass sea!

Here in my sea of grass
The prairie flowers bloom at last
Refreshed by spring and summer rains
The prairie is renewed again.

Let the wind blow, let the grass roll,
Let the birds sing over my grassy sea,
Vast sky above, I am in love
With this green and gold prairie grass sea!

How the wind howls as skies grow dark,
Silencing the meadowlark
Clouds boil up in the sky over me
And pour down rain on my grassy sea.

Let the wind blow, let the grass roll,
Let the birds sing over my grassy sea,
Vast sky above, I am in love
With this green and gold prairie grass sea!

And when the prairie storm is done
The dark clouds part and there’s the sun
And arching over this grassy sea
A rainbow frames the world for me.

Let the wind blow, let the grass roll,
Let the birds sing over my grassy sea,
Vast sky above, I am in love
With this green and gold prairie grass sea!

~Kathie Adams Brown (April 3, 2013)


4 comments:

  1. Hi Kathie

    This was an interesting way to handle this subject. I often, because of my location, write about the prairie and this is a fun and effective approach. I also liked the rhythms you used especially

    How the wind howls as skies grow dark,
    Silencing the meadowlark

    Regards
    Guy

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    1. Guy, I hoped it would appeal to all my prairie loving friends, wherever they are!

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  2. This poem wonderfully elicits memories of my growing-up days in Kansas. We lived in the city, but traveled through the countryside often to see our grandparents. The waving grass, the meadowlark, the windy storm and rainbow sky--all precious to me. Thank you, Kathie!

    I have come up with a melody! I'm collaborating with my musical family to record this shanty. Coming sooner or later!

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    1. Ruth, I am so glad you liked it and I can't wait to hear the tune!

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