Category Archives: Childhood

Cycles

Posted on March 9, 2014 by oldmainer

Children, pure and untouched Live in their imagination Tasting all that surrounds them Drinking of discovery Too soon the rain of hubris Dampens the innocence Censors the unbridled joy Appends their childhood Youth slips away Surrendered, forfeited Retreating into yesterday … Continue reading →

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Daddy’s Girl

Posted on February 16, 2014 by oldmainer

I cherish the perfection laid before me The innocence of my sleeping child Auburn hair, draped upon her pillow Lollipops and candy canes Frolic in technicolor dreams In her world of make believe I dare not deny I am her … Continue reading →

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Nightmare or Dream

Posted on January 19, 2014 by oldmainer

Is it real, or is it not She stands anchored on the spot At first excited, then afraid By this place where she has strayed Standing in a field of wheat A dusty trail beneath her feet Fighting back a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trilogy Part III

Posted on December 13, 2013 by oldmainer

The Greatest Ever Christmas Tree Part III Ruckus The man with a puzzled look Turned and then a few steps took Until in front of Hoot he stood And with all the control he could Said “Hoot, I know I’m … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trilogy Part II

Posted on December 11, 2013 by oldmainer

The Greatest Ever Christmas Tree Part II Toothpick From the brush there came a rustle And the bunny with a hustle Hopped to Hoot and quickly said I found him but I ran ahead Tell your friend, do not dismay … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trilogy Part I

Posted on December 9, 2013 by oldmainer

For several years at Christmas, my wife’s aunt and I would pick a joke gift for each other and write a poem about it. One year, I found a set of three hand puppets, an owl, a beaver, and a … Continue reading →

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Halloween Haiku

Posted on October 9, 2013 by oldmainer

 Footsteps on the porch Ladybug, witch, and pirate stand Trick or Treat they say  

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Puppy Love

Posted on September 16, 2013 by oldmainer

I don’t understand this feeling that dwells within my breast This bittersweet sensation that will not let me rest It started with a smile you threw one day when you passed by And lingers long beyond that time, and I … Continue reading →

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Daddy’s Girl

Posted on September 2, 2013 by oldmainer

Wrapped in innocence My little girl sleeps Auburn hair spread upon her pillow Lollipops and candy canes By her dreams possessed In her world of make believe I am her captive My love held in her hand Mistress of my … Continue reading →

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Thanks To You Miss Thomas

Posted on July 13, 2013 by oldmainer

When I was just in first grade, the teacher that I had Had teaching methods very strict and easily got mad Most questions that she asked me I had no answer for I’d tell her that I did not know, … Continue reading →

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