down on the farm

being a farmer
I enjoy the extra hour
that
daylight savings brings.
out in my backyard
raising from seed
corn, and lettuce,
tomatoes,
string beans.
tending to my crops
in my ten by ten
townhouse yard.
the extra hour
makes all the difference
in getting produce
fresh and on time
to market. it's nearly
nine o'clock at night,
and there's still
just enough light
to chase
the rabbits out,
to pluck a ripe
pepper or two.