A family man with Victorian values
My name is Gary Hitching. I’ve been writing poetry since I was 16. I served 24 years in the RAF, of which ten of these were on the Royal squadron, four in service at Chequers, Prime Minister’s retreat. I have been to every warzone from 1991 to 2014 and now currently run a pub in Devon.
Agro-Culture
Farming how I see it
Its all a waiting game with no remit
It seems that everybody knows whats best
And everybody is wrong and the weather will test
Tractors are always going wrong
Farmers are proud, proactive and strong
Not very literate though
Terrible people skills will always show
But always have a kind heart
A willing hand always keen to take part
A family man with Victorian values
Gleaming wrong information from the daily news
Always moaning about money and cashflow
But driving a new range rover with a new trailer in tow
Hates change and all that it brings with it
And Londoners with the money and huge cars that don’t fit
Would be happy just sat there with his cow
No airs and graces with no need to bow
But will always stay stood in the same place
With dirty boots a shirt a tie and a red face
Talking about the good old days
And farming in the traditional ways
Knowing though deep inside
A brand new automated tractor in the shed there lies
Obstinate, rude, inconsiderate and bitter
Welcome to our village its not covered in glitter
Friendly and welcoming happy and fun
Tourists are here the theatre has begun !!
Gary Hitching, Devon
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