Pat Jerseys

Norwalk, Wisconsin

In March of 1995, I entered my first poetry contest. Being told to write from the heart has gotten 12 works published. As a dairy farmer, it is easy to write stories of real happenings. I believe a person should be able to follow your dreams when ever possible . Being with the animals gives me a real sense of being.

Oil City Jersey's

Hi everyone, we are the animals at Oil City Jersey's and have a unbelievable but true story to tell,
Of how for the last 3 1/2 years the bank has put us and our mistress through a living hell.
You see, she is called different, an outcast and strange cause she farms alone,
But, to us critters she is mom, with a trust and understanding that comes from the heart, from God alone.
Our mistress got hurt 3 years ago on another farm,
She was laid up for 7 months for thier cow did her back and legs a lot of harm.
Instead of helping the bankers tried to destroy all of us,
And almost succeeded if not for that special love and trust.
They broke Federal, State, Bankruptcy, and Real Estate Licensing law, then got caught,
Due to our mistress standing up to them, oh how hard she has fought.
For 18 months she got 0 for a milk check as they tried to starve us out,
5 of us were traded for hay, as was the Arabian horse, 2 of us died, too weak to fight another bout.
A letter to President Clinton brought in the cavalry,
From the head of FHA, civil rights department on down to the FDIC.
On Aug. 27, 1996 the Bankruptcy Judge ordered a lawsuit against the bank,
For which our mistress had tears in her eyes and could only say thanks.
It's been a long fight and how we have paid,
We all know if it weren't for our mistress we would all be dead.
Now the search is on for that special attorney,
Who will take on the bank, make them pay and hopefully behind bars for a eternity.

Follow Your Dreams

Around the age of 10 I started having a dream,
About being a Dairy Farmer, working with the animals as a team.
As the years went by and I grew older,
The dream grew more powerful, the vision more bolder.
It took a long time, a lot of sweat, fears, and tears,
But, the dream became a reality, now my cattle are always near.
For a woman to be a dairy farmer I am told,
Is to be hard to the core and sometimes very bold.
A person should be able to do what they want to in life,
No matter if you are man, woman, without husband or wife.
So if you have a dream with a special gift or talent to go with it,
Reach out, stay with it, for after some time you can fulfill it.
My dream came true after a lot of long days,
Now Pat's Oil City Jersey's are here to stay.
Pat Jerseys welcomes letters. Write to:
Rt. 1 Box 1166 Norwalk, Wis. 54648

All poems Copyright © 1996 Pat Jersey's. All rights reserved.