Putting my poem up for sale was a bit nerve wracking artistically and logistically. When I listed the poem on Facebook, I had never done much shipping before. In hindsight, I should have looked into that first – before coming up with a price. Lesson learned!
I learned a bit about packing, shipping and keeping addresses organized. I also downloaded the PayPal app so I could send orders right from my phone.
That was all good for me to learn. However, those were just little things compared to the kind and community-centered responses I got from women around the US. I feel much more connected to “farm wives” after putting this poem “out there.”
So far, I have been fortunate enough to send a poem to these states:
Missouri
South Dakota
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Michigan
Alabama
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
I didn’t want to list these states to show how many poems had sold (Less than 50, but hey…I am thrilled).
I wanted to show that there are farm wives in every state! Women who work every day to care for kids, husbands, livestock and homes. We are part of a larger community of women.
Mother’s Day is getting very close and this will be one that I always remember! I would love to keep writing, but I am heading out to help my Mom move some of her cows!
Sierra Shea
I aimed to catch up with you last night at FFA Banquet and see how the sales were going, looks like good. Yes selling and shipping a learning curve in and of itself, but you’ll get it down pat soon! Way to go girlie! š