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Category Archives: History
Once Upon A Time
Posted in Beauty, History, Imagination, Ocean, Photography
Tagged History, Ocean, Photography
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Senior Citizen
Posted in Aging, Beauty, History, Life, Nature, Photography
Tagged Aging, Beauty, Photography, Trees
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In Barren Fields
Originally posted on Ink lings:
In barren fields where once was grown Golden wheat in springtime sown Still stands the barn from long ago The ravages of years it’s foe For seasons of neglect atone The whims of natures force…
The Old Mill
The pristine stream through fertile lands Spills oer the sluice where the old mill stands The tides of time upon it fall With feet of stone and weathered wall Where once the mighty water wheel Powered the stone that ground … Continue reading
Closet of My Mind
In the closet of my mind Hang my yesterdays Remnants of the past Reminders of a life lived They are no longer stylish Value diminished by time Colors faded, buttons tarnished Like trophies on a shelf I’ll never wear them … Continue reading
Posted in Free Verse, History, Life, Memories, Poetry, Reflection
Tagged Free Verse, History, Life, Memories, Poetry, Reflection
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Sentry Of The Harbor
Silently I stand and wait At ready to vituperate Those who choose to test my might And the flames of war ignite At peril of their fate Try thee not my granite wall Lest thunder from my cannon fall Upon … Continue reading
Aftermath
The cannon have grown silent Were they stilled by death Or was I
In A Town Called Gettysburg
An army gathering since morn To the west and north they form Unrelentingly advance Their goal of victory to enhance In a town called Gettysburg By mid day the tide has turned The gray line will not be spurned Union … Continue reading
The Colors Of Freedom
We face each other. The distance shorter with each day Each cloaked in the stench of death Cannon, silent but alert, line the hills Their voice kills my brothers Who like me, struggle to survive another day Each believing God … Continue reading
Cobwebs
Up creaky stairs in the attic Dim light through grimy windows Dances on cobwebs Forgotten treasures Protected by the dust of years Huddle in silence Maternity clothes Stored in anticipation Of expectations never met Ebony discs Etched with music … Continue reading
Posted in Free Verse, History, Home, Inspirational, Life, Memories, Nostalgia, Poetry, Reflection
Tagged Free Verse, History, Inspirational, Life, Memories, Nostalgia, Poetry, Reflection
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