A Writer in the House!

Last night when we got home, Elisha had some official mail. She recently sent in a poem and piece of artwork to Rural Montana Magazine (Mag. of the Flathead Electrical Co-op) for consideration. They accept drawings, photos and poetry from kids in the Flathead Valley. In the envelope last night were two copies of this month's issue containing BOTH her poem and drawing and a note saying "Elisha, Usually I pay for either the art or the poem, but yours were so terrific, I had to use both". It also contained a check for $20!! Wow. Since you won't be able to read it from the photo, I am including it here. She did it completely on her own. When she brought it to me to send, I offered a couple of suggestions but she told me that she wanted to send it just like it was. We are so proud of our little author/illustrator!!

The Barn

I like to play out in the barn,

Up in the fragrant hay.

I like to call it my special place,

And play there every day.

I like to hear the horse,

Below me in the stall.

And see the leather harnesses,

Hanging on the wall.

I like to hear the crunch,

Of the oats in the horse's mouth.

And look out my little window,

That faces to the south.

And when the day is over,

And the time to play is gone,

I look forward to tomorrow,

When I can play out in the barn.