Fencepost Runs for School Board, Wins in Landslide

Ma said, “He’s firm, don’t say much,”
While Pa admired his wooden touch.
Lou made buttons–“Post for Kids!”
Granny carved signs from old barn lids.
The preacher tried to raise a stink,
But even he said, “That post won’t blink.”
No scandals, tweets, or bribed cuisine,
Just standing tall and evergreen.
Debates were brief, he stood his ground,
While rivals babbled round and round.
He won with 90% of vote,
Even beat the goat with coat.
Now policies are nailed down tight,
And recess lasts till farming night.
So next time folks demand some sense,
They look no further than the fence.

Alan Nafzger (editor@bohiney.com)

Last Updated on June 17, 2021 by Alan Nafzger

By Alan Nafzger

Professor Alan Nafzger is the publisher of Farm.FM, writing from Wichita Falls, Texas. He earned his Ph.D. in political science with a focus on rural policy and agricultural economics, a master's degree in public administration emphasizing rural development, and a bachelor's degree in political science. Over a dual career spanning 57 years, he has taught rural policy, agricultural economics, and county administration while managing a family operation that includes farming, ranching, and dairy. The classroom and the farmstead keep each other honest: he writes about the policies he has studied and the cattle, crops, and milk checks he has actually had to live with.

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