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.
Franklin Creek State Park Grist Mill - Franklin Grove, Illinois
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