Category Archives: Integrity

Checkmate

Posted on August 19, 2022 by oldmainer

“The problem” he said, “is that no one is listening”. “Oh, get over yourself” she said. “Of course they’re listening. They’re just not demonstrative.” ‘That’s not all they’re not. They aren’t particularly interested in anyone else’s opinion either. “They are … Continue reading →

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Sticks And Stones Etc., Etc.

Posted on August 8, 2022 by oldmainer

For some reason a few days ago, the old saying “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” got stuck in my mind. Shades of my youth I guess, coming back to bite me. Back … Continue reading →

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Turnabout

Posted on June 8, 2020 by oldmainer

“Thank you. Thank you very much” Ed said to the young man in the hoodie that held open the pharmacy door as he drove his power chair through it. “I appreciate it”. The young man just nodded. Rolling through the … Continue reading →

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The Lie

Posted on January 10, 2020 by oldmainer

The Lie Such a little thing Strung between two hearts Concealed in silence That which is unknown cannot hurt Not both at least Just one heart stricken It will not stay silent It will be heard Then two hearts broken … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Fear, Free Verse, Friendship, Infidelity, Integrity, Life, Love, Perspective, Poetry, Relationships | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

If One Is Good

Posted on January 24, 2019 by oldmainer

If one is good, then two must be great, he said laughingly.  I smiled and nodded in agreement.  But later, when thinking about it, I began to have my misgivings and in fact concluded that I could think of several … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance, Fear, Generations, History, Humor, Integrity, Kids, Life, Memories, Perspective, Reflection, Youth | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Please Just Say Something

Posted on October 11, 2015 by oldmainer

Please, just say something I can’t stand the silence Yell at me, anything But please don’t just sit there I was going to tell you That’s a lie, I wasn’t I didn’t want to hurt you That’s just an excuse, … Continue reading →

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And Justice For All

Posted on July 30, 2014 by oldmainer

Southern Border Published in Human Events Magazine July 2, 2014 Tens of thousands of immigrants who illegally crossed the Mexico border into Texas are in the process of being released into communities throughout the nation rather than being indefinitely detained … Continue reading →

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A Salute

Posted on July 24, 2014 by oldmainer

This is a commercial for Guinness.  A salute to all the servicemen who give so willingly of themselves so that we can reap the benefits of freedom.  I though it was very powerful and wanted to share it with you. … Continue reading →

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Living With Myself

Posted on July 12, 2014 by oldmainer

Shortly after receiving my first promotion to Customer Service Supervisor, I was confronted with my first managerial quandary.  My company would often consign products to large customers in the hopes that it would stimulate the purchase of large quantities of … Continue reading →

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The Lie

Posted on July 1, 2014 by oldmainer

Such a little thing Strung between two hearts Concealed in silence That which is unknown cannot hurt Not both at least Just one heart stricken It will not stay silent It will be heard Then two hearts broken Scars heal … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Verse, Integrity, Life, Poetry, Reflection, Self Esteem | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments