Category Archives: Future

Renewal

Posted on April 10, 2020 by oldmainer

As the sun moved slowly toward the heavens And mountains annulled the remnants of the night. The moon acknowledged entrance of the sunrise Brooks and streams babbled in the light But the people unaware, instead embraced fear Consumed by the … Continue reading →

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Resolution

Posted on April 4, 2020 by oldmainer

And as he closed the door On an outer world Infused with doubt and fear He turned to look anew Upon what now remained Within this edifice This wooden womb Exists his survival Alone among millions Surrounded by none But … Continue reading →

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When All Else Fails, Laugh

Posted on April 2, 2020 by oldmainer

I was born in the late 30’s, so there was a war on and, although I didn’t know it, times were tough.  Food and many other things were rationed.  I now marvel at my mother’s ability to take what little … Continue reading →

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Small World

Posted on January 5, 2020 by oldmainer

A week or so ago, a friend sent me a video that was designed to put into perspective just how small our world is in relation the the entire (as we know it) solar system.  It was rather humbling when … Continue reading →

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2020

Posted on December 31, 2019 by oldmainer

December 31, 2019, 8:50 PM I love the silence.  The TV is on, but I don’t really hear it. It is only on because it is the last night of the year, and at some point, this year will end … Continue reading →

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Peace On Earth

Posted on December 13, 2019 by oldmainer

Peace On Earth Pray that there will come a day Evil will have gone away All of us will live in peace Conflict in the world will cease Everyone in freedom live Opponents for their acts forgive Negativity release Extend … Continue reading →

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The Art Of Being Thankful

Posted on November 22, 2019 by oldmainer

As I stood down at the local Subway Shop earlier this week waiting to be served, I was able to overhear snippets of conversation between two twenty something young men sitting in a booth near me.  I cannot say I … Continue reading →

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Living Through

Posted on May 13, 2019 by oldmainer

I am still wrestling with the recent loss of my beloved wife.  It is still early.  I understand that.  It is still a raw and open wound.  Too fresh to have begun healing.  Still bandaged in grief. They say there … Continue reading →

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Cycle Of Life

Posted on April 19, 2019 by oldmainer

As you go through life, your perspectives on almost everything will change.  How you define success will change as well.  At age 4 success is not peeing in your pants At age 12 success is having friends At age 16 … Continue reading →

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Basking In the Son

Posted on February 13, 2019 by oldmainer

I didn’t date in high school.  Not that I didn’t want to.  It’s just that I wasn’t prepared for a relationship.  And the reason I wasn’t prepared is I had no money, I had no car, and I had no … Continue reading →

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