Fields of Adoption

             Fields of Adoption 

Hand in hand

My husband and I stood.

We were farmers at heart

 And we farmed the land.

Though we had acreage and labored,

We felt we could farm

 A bit more.

We had heard snatches…

Of  available land.

And we asked the Great Owner,

Whether there was,

 Truly?

And He said there was much:

Vast fields…

But many rocky,

And the soil of other quality

 Than thought the normal:

Due to years—generations—

Of misuse,

Neglect.

And we considered, and were willing.

We asked and were granted

 Of the land available.

As had been said, the soil was

Of slightly different quality.

 And the practices of farming it,

Different as well.

It required much sweat

….and tears.

And from surrounding areas

 Some said,

 “They might have known!

Why accept such acreage!

Such could certainly be expected!”

And others saw, and

Felt they did understand.

Such great availability going to waste!

But why don’t they just

Farm?

 like everyone else?

And those of experience look on,

And nod,  “Stand fast in the Lord.

And see what He may bring forth of your labors.”

For there is great blessing

 In the land He has given.

                                                                                                     M.Z.

I did not write this, a friend gave me this to put in an Adoption Newsletter that I edit. I loved it!