The Takeover by Danetta Barney

Thistle in a Field, by Fidelia Bridges, 1875.

The Takeover
 
Wild and free, 
the thistle in a field 
sharpens its spine, 
stretches its long neck 
to kiss the sun.

He is a runaway 
this out of control 
prodigal son 
absorbing the heat 
on a hot summer’s day 
racing to see 
who has outgrown him 
in the shortest time 
during the siege   
and takeover. 

He enjoys 
his freedom 
wildly predicting 
his end time 
when he, with all 
the others 
will be cut down.

He is one thistle in a field 
calling for unity. 
 
 Danetta Barney


Danetta Barney is a poet, author, playwright and screenplay writer. Working along side her three siblings, she has formed Write 2 Rise, a business encouraging people to tell their own stories.  She has published two poetry books: Sticks and Stones & Butterflies and Whispers from the Sky (a combination of poems and short skits.)  She has also published a children’s book, The Best of Joy, all which can be purchased on Amazon. Her goal is to travel abroad sharing her gift from God with the world.  Her heartfelt poems and plays are meant to encourage the reader as they travel inside her world of carefully chosen words.