A Country Drive

I took a little drive one day Out in the country where I live The peace I felt as I drove along Showed my world had much to give I saw a windmill operating The way a windmill should I looked at the cliffs that loomed above From a place I’ve often stood I drove on down the road a ways And there before my eyes A schoolhouse broken into pieces I guess that’s not a surprise For time has lost the battle With structures built long ago Nothing can last forever This schoolhouse shows it so Over there was once a homestead Several families once lived within It served to house many lifetimes It’s usefulness now dim Then there it was, that famous barn Blood red is the amazing color It’s quite a landmark, you know For uniqueness there is no other Did you ever think about the beauty You find driving out in the country? I can’t think of any way To spend a day more peacefully!