Grist

Water turns the wheel

grinding corn into meal,

which is taken by the wife

and baked into the staff of life.

All gather at the table,

as snow settles on the gable.

Father says a prayer to God,

ends Amen, gives a nod,

the warm, fragrant loaf is broken,

while many joyous words are spoken

by children with a happy sound,

for another year's come 'round.

Water turns the wheel

grinding corn into meal.