Category Archives: Friendship

Solitude

Posted on July 8, 2021 by oldmainer
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Social Distancing

Posted on May 6, 2021 by oldmainer
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Smiles

Posted on March 11, 2014 by oldmainer

S ilent emissaries M agically disarm I mplicitly speak L inger on the lips E ncourage friendship S olicit confirmation

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Music In My Heart

Posted on March 3, 2014 by oldmainer

An infants grip upon my finger A puppies nibble on my ear A maidens glance that tends to linger Friendships that so long endear Quiet moments spent together Dappled sunshine in the wood Children’s laughter on the heather Words unspoken … Continue reading →

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Masks

Posted on February 15, 2014 by oldmainer

We laugh at jokes not funny In a effort to fit in We don’t care how others feel Yet ask them how they’ve been We show up at functions When we don’t want to go We dislike many people But … Continue reading →

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Discovery

Posted on January 29, 2014 by oldmainer

Living life in solitude, hiding in the dark Cloistered in my minds cocoon, fearful to embark Shying from reality, my world was make believe I could not get beyond myself, to fantasy I cleaved That is when you found me … Continue reading →

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Just A Volunteer

Posted on January 2, 2014 by oldmainer

Might you be her son, she asked Each week I see you here Oh no, she’s not my Mom I said I’m just a volunteer Do you know how much she waits For the day that you arrive How she … 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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