Category Archives: Sad

Lost

Posted on March 13, 2019 by oldmainer

Visions of a faceless being Emotions stirred without seeing Stricken children lost at birth Like wickless candles, without worth Haunting eyes and bodies frail The tendrils of my heart assail  

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Angel Flight

Posted on February 10, 2019 by oldmainer

This was sent to me this morning and I knew I had to share it.  God bless our men and women in uniform.

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Requiem To A Dog

Posted on January 7, 2019 by oldmainer

I am republishing this poem to commemorate Little Monkey, the faithful companion of a friend that recently crossed over the rainbow bridge.  May the pain of loss be quieted by the joy of memories of the time shared. I wish … Continue reading →

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American Dream

Posted on October 11, 2018 by oldmainer

AWindowless facades gape With saddened eyes Cracked sidewalks Hopscotch and hope Remnants of yesterday Once vibrant streets vacant Life but whispers on the wind Weed filled lots Host rusted skeletons That slumber there Trees, like old friends Embrace the decay … Continue reading →

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Gone Are The Days

Posted on August 4, 2018 by oldmainer

Gone are the days when we strolled through the heather Gone is the laughter we shared Back when our days were spent most together Back when for each other we cared Time was cruel when it played with our heartstrings … Continue reading →

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Seeking Bethlehem

Posted on July 23, 2018 by oldmainer

The conductor stopped by my seat and advised me that we would soon be entering the Philadelphia rail yards where the baggage car would be added to another train. He would advise the engineer to have it opened so I … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home

Posted on August 28, 2014 by oldmainer

She sits alone before the massive windows of the terminal, staring absently at the tarmac.  Silently she waits, radiating an air of calm introspection.  It is not until one draws closer that they can see past the ramrod straight back … Continue reading →

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The Funeral

Posted on August 6, 2014 by oldmainer

I have to go to a funeral next week.  I don’t want to go, but then, who, if they had a choice, would want to attend one.  It is not that it is sad, per se, which it is.  It … Continue reading →

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Walter

Posted on April 27, 2014 by oldmainer

He stood and aimlessly watched the parade of patrons and volunteers that wandered daily past his kennel. All so familiar, so ordinary. Just like every other day he mused. Nothing new. Nothing special. Moving to the small crumpled blanket near … Continue reading →

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I Am – You Are

Posted on April 24, 2014 by oldmainer

Originally posted on oldmainer:
I recently read a post on Splitspeak.wordpress.com that contained a poem by Shel Silverstein from his book “Every Thing On It”.  It is called “Masks”.  It so typified, to me, how we go through life so…

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