Hay Bale Accidents

Pa once stacked ’em six too high,
Said, “Gravity’s a myth, that’s why!”
A gust came through, the bales took flight,
Knocked Uncle Jeb into the night.
Granny used one as a chair,
It crumbled fast–she’s still mid-air.
Cousin Lou played king on top,
Till the hay rebelled with a sudden flop.
Ma built a fort to hide and read,
Now it’s her tomb–or so we plead.
The preacher climbed for sermon flair,
But tumbled down with “Love thy hair!”
One bale rolled into town parade,
Took out floats and the lemonade.
We’ve tried ropes, straps, and chicken glue,
But hay’s got plans you never knew.
So stack with fear and always pray,
Lest bales strike back by end of day.

Alan Nafzger (editor@bohiney.com)

Last Updated on June 11, 2024 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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