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Social Distancing

Posted on May 6, 2021 by oldmainer
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Twilight

Posted on March 9, 2021 by oldmainer

Gray, ME

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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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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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Tornado

Posted on September 24, 2013 by oldmainer

Storm coming wind has changed in the cellar run Glass breaking house destroyed we have been spared pray    

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Mason Jars

Posted on July 20, 2013 by oldmainer

Stored upon old dusty shelves In the bosom of our home Await the bounty of last season Summers yield from fertile earth Through barren months sustain    

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Cobwebs

Posted on July 2, 2013 by oldmainer

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 →

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Threads

Posted on March 8, 2013 by oldmainer

THREADS I often sit and watch my wife Make random threads take on new life With tiny stitches placed just so Transform cloth to a tableau Small bags of floss sit by her side Into single strands divide Kaleidoscope of … Continue reading →

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Anchors

Posted on February 10, 2013 by oldmainer

In the cove, several boats are gathered Sheltered from the harshness of the sea Tempted by it’s call to go and join it It coaxes them “come out and play with me”  They sway from side to side as if … Continue reading →

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