Marie

As the weeks rolled by,

Maria and Kong were getting settled,

Marie was doing her best to try,

to get to know Kong better……

Maria looked after her grand daughter Mariaan,

played with her and her toys,

Johaan was out drinking with the boys,

while Marie would help Kong on the farm……

There was always stock to move or feed,

wood to chop fences to repair,

machinery to replace or maintain with care,

yards to paint where there’s a need…….

They worked hard under the sun,

ate their lunches in the shade of a tree,

working as a team as one,

with Kong Marie felt at ease and free…….

He knew alot about the land and animals,

said to care for them with your heart,

there are no right or wrong manual’s,

with the land make yourself a part……..

They toiled in the wind and rain,

or when temperatures were low and cold,

or tending to stock at night,

when she should be in bed tucked up tight…..

Some nights she would dine at the homestead,

she felts pangs of envy for her mother,

thought of them both in their bed,

thoughts that were better unsaid…….

Kong would be away for a few days,

Had some guiding work to do on the mountain,

he loves the mountain and gets a good pay,

he viewed it as his domain……

Marie explained to her husband,

Kong would be away and could he help out,

feed the pigs and general hand,

relunctantly he hung about……..

They originally met at university,

young love built on physical attraction,

too much freedom too much prosperity,

alot of drink pot and emotion……..

They married not long after,

mainly to please family and tradition,

but when there’s no more laughter,

then there’s no satisfaction……

They both were accomplished accountants,

though they worked on their own,

moved back closer to home,

and now onto the farm as attendants……

Johaan

She had little Mariaan three years ago,

pride and joy of the family,

though the marriage has lost its glow,

they always put on a face of being happy…….

Now working and being alone with Kong,

was having a sensuous affect on her,

the attraction was getting strong,

unbeknowing to Kong he was causing a stir……….to be continued…………