The Dirt

     Dirt is a very important part of our lives. The early settlers needed it to survive. Grandfather Osmond came over from Germany and settled in the town of Worthington. He bought 40 acres of the richest black "dirt" farm land. The soil was good to him. Years later he brought another 40 years. On a moonlit night you could see him in the corn fields counting the cobs of corn and then multiply the number of rows. He wasn't about to be cheated since the land was rented out on shares. Sometimes the farmers terraced the land. Some years ago we received Dakota Dirt, more rich topsoil that blew our way. It blew in through our closed windows and even the tiny cracks and crevices of the house. It's a miracle that with water and dirt you get a vegetable garden, amber waves of grain, and flowers and trees of beauty. We should be thankful.
by Gg 
Edited on July 1st 2013