Sunday, March 22, 2015

under the sod and dew – v3

our refrain, the meter
the solemnity, our 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.


edited March 22, 2015
under the sod and dew – v3

(editing original again)
edited May 24, 2014
under the sod and dew – v2
typed September 7, 2013
under the sod and dew
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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