under the sod and dew

the refrain, the meter

the solemnity, the tribute

a balanced meditation

praying for Memorial Day

so many in the ground

under the sod and dew

so many of our best, our youth

too soon for the tomb

typed September 7, 2013

inspired by poems read, including:

poem, “Black and White”, by Shirley Vezina

poem, “Love”, by George Herbert”

poem “Spring Rain”, by Chip Bergeron

and several others (21 read in all)

June 4, 2013

inspired by readings at Poets’ Corner

monthly poetry reading,

at the Suncook Senior Center

June 3, 2013

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