Saturday, September 07, 2013

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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