Kansas Country Living Magazine
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Trending
    • Sunday Pork Roast with Vegetables
    • Recipes
    • Co-op Community
    • Energy Wise
    • Beef Tri-Tip Roast with Rosemary-Garlic Vegetables
    • Whole Wheat Chocolate Peppermint Drop Cookies
    • Savory Leek, Raisin and Ricotta Tart
    • Grape and Spinach Salad with Raspberry Balsamic Dressing
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
    Kansas Country Living Magazine
    Banner
    • Regular Stuff
      • Commentary
        • CEO Viewpoint
        • Editor’s Letter
      • Co-op Community Commitment
      • Energy Wise
      • Features
      • Cooking My Way Home
      • Your Place in the Garden
      • News Briefs
      • Safety
      • Web Exclusive
      • Current Issue
      • Archives
    • Recipes
      • View Recipes
      • Submit a Recipe
    • Around Kansas
      • View Around Kansas
      • Submit an Event
    • Share With Us
      • Submit a Photo
      • Submit an Event
      • Submit a Recipe
      • Submit a Story
    • My Co-op
    • About
      • About KCL
      • Staff
      • Contributors
      • Subscribe
      • Advertise
      • Contact
    Kansas Country Living Magazine
    Home » Articles » The Christmas Eve Calf
    President's Pen

    The Christmas Eve Calf

    Vicki EstesBy Terry HobbsDecember 6, 20202 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email

    On a very cold and dreary night, nothing but snow was in sight.

    A newborn calf was alone in the pasture, not a mother nor a father nor a master.

    I went into the blizzard in search of the calf; it did not call and I couldn’t laugh.

    Its legs were frozen, its eyes were closed, its body was weak, its face was rosed.

    So, I took it home and warmed it with milk. Its hooves were soft, its skin like silk.

    The calf awoke, suddenly it had revived. It began to beller, it had survived.

    Soon it was contented, its life was not rented.

    A life to live of its own. Mother Nature had given her a home.

    Oh, this lucky Christmas Eve Calf!

    I had to dig into my personal poetic archives for this poem. I wrote this when I was 10 years old. At the time I wrote it I think I was concerned about rhyme and meter, getting a good grade, and not having to repeat fifth grade English. After dusting off my journal of prose and poetry I realized I had written about the course of the year 2020. Pretty prophetic if I may say so. A situation that went from bleak to bright. It’s interesting how we can look at things differently, especially when we are searching for goodness, goodwill and good vibrations.

    Let’s use that as a segue into Christmas and the holiday season. I don’t think it can get here fast enough! There is a whole sleigh full of Christmas traditions and memories to occupy our minds as we untangle the Yuletide ornaments stored in the garage. Every family has its own long-standing traditions when it comes to celebrating Christmas and the birth of Jesus. Tree lightings, eggnog, family pajamas, baked goodies, and mommy kissing Santa Claus just to name a few. The list is endless. Christmas caroling, Christmas presents, Christmas cards, Christmas programs, and getting your Christmas goose cooked.

    We all have our own memories of friends, loved ones and traditions. I cherish them and I hope you do too. I’m looking forward to closing out this year in the best way possible.

    Have a Merry Christmas everyone!

    Terry Hobbs is the board president for Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. He is also a member of Western Cooperative Electric’s Board of Trustees in WaKeeney.

    christmas holiday season poem
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleLet that Tree Shine Brightly into the New Year
    Next Article Wheatland’s Cram the Van 2020: Helping Feed Our Neighbors in Need  


    Post Frame Buildings
    Categories
    • CEO Viewpoint
    • Co-op Community Commitment
    • Commentary
    • Cooking My Way Home
    • Editor's Letter
    • Energy Wise
    • Featured Home
    • Features
    • News Briefs
    • President's Pen
    • Recipes
    • Safety
    • Uncategorized
    • Web Exclusive
    • Your Place in the Garden


    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • LinkedIn
    About

    Kansas Country Living

    Kansas Country Living is designed to educate Kansas electric cooperative consumer-members on topics that impact rural electrification.

    We're social, connect with us:

    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
    Popular Posts

    Staying Steps Ahead of Mother Nature

    March 28, 2023
    Solar Panels

    America’s Fuel Mix is Changing

    March 28, 2023
    An individual uses the buttons on a thermostat to turn down the temperature, saving energy in the home.

    Easy Behavior Changes to Save Energy

    March 28, 2023
    ©2022 Kansas Electric Cooperative, Inc.. A Touchstone Energy Cooperative
    • About
    • Privacy
    • Contact

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.