Category Archives: Fantasy

A Christmas Trilogy Part II

Posted on December 16, 2015 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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Fractured Fairy Tale

Posted on June 14, 2014 by oldmainer

Once upon a time, it’s told In a castle on a hill Lived a lonely Princess Alas, she lives there still It seems that her prince charming Left her to opine About her unrequited love Left dying on the vine … Continue reading →

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Lonely Is The Road

Posted on April 7, 2014 by oldmainer

Lonely is the road That wanders Without direction Stretching Walked in solitude Reluctantly No beginning or end Suspended Wrapped in ones-self Challenge the senses What lies ahead Expectations Caught in a dream Motion without reason Cloaked in possibility Searching

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Fairies, Dwarfs, and Elves

Posted on February 16, 2014 by oldmainer

  In the land of make believe The little fairies dwell You may remember Peter Pan And his Tinker Bell And then of course there’s Snow White Who had seven dwarfs for friends Hi Ho, Hi Ho, off to work … 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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Around The Bend

Posted on January 8, 2014 by oldmainer

Around the bend, just out of sight My fantasies hint at what might Be waiting if I were to peek Expose the mystery that I seek Bring the unknown into the light Perhaps it’s love, that will invite All my … 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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