I headed to the barn to see about the animals The cow and mule looked frightened and the chickens ran around cackling madly Something about my parents voices didn't sound right
Daddy picked up a handful of dirt and said Well this is it Last year the drought destroyed our crops and this year a hailstorm I'm taking that job in town at the lumberyard I'd never seen my father with tears in his eyes before Staring made me feel funny but I wanted to hear what he was saying
What about the livestock asked Momma Sell what we can and give the rest away Daddy said Our farming days are over We gave it our best but you and Junior deserve better
