Monday 29 September 2014

We cultivate the fields and precision drill

We cultivate the fields and precision drill
The good wheat in the land
apply fertiliser and herbicide
to give it a helping hand
It needs the cold of winter
summer warmth to swell the grain
the fungicide and the sunshine
and soft refreshing rain

All foods of the world around us
became available after the Columbian Exchange
Then thank our ancestors, O thank ingenuity 
That we live after the 16th Century

Evolution is the maker
Of all things near and far
It paints the wayside flowers
It shapes the mammals &  birds
The winds and waves are governed
By the sun and moon
And by our smart endeavour, to our children
We give our daily bread

All foods of the world around us
became available after the Columbian Exchange
Then thank inquisitiveness, O thank ingenuity 
That we live after the 16th Century

We thank Thee, o our forefathers
For all foods delicious and good
from New World and from Old World
Giving life, health and good mood
These gifts have we to offer
To all the word these gifts impart
And that which we desirest
Are humble, thankful hearts

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