Category Archives: Vision

The Truth Be Known

Posted on May 20, 2020 by oldmainer

The truth be known, at least to me Perceptions of reality My vision of this time and place All the beliefs that I embrace Hard held truths that I foresee I do not ask that you agree Subscribe to what … Continue reading →

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Sing Me A Picture

Posted on May 16, 2020 by oldmainer

Sing me a picture Paint me a song With shades and hues of verse Pale pastels for lyrics To color your words In shapes and patterns diverse Sing me a picture Paint me a song Dark pigments to accent the … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Color, Music, Painting, Poetry, Reflection, Rhyme, Senses, Vision | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

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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Strings

Posted on January 10, 2020 by oldmainer

I remember my first kite.  Racing across the field, yanking on the string to coax it into the sky.  A tail made from one of my Mom’s knotted nylon stockings.  I didn’t know the first thing about aerodynamics, or more … 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 →

Posted in Future, Journey, Life, Mystery, Nature, Perspective, Planets, Reflection, Science, Solar Systems, Stars, Vision | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Today

Posted on December 20, 2019 by oldmainer

I stand at the juncture of yesterday and tomorrow, Knowing not which to embrace. The weight of years tilts the scale toward the past, Providing the comfort of the known My tomorrows however, as they are revealed Will compel my … Continue reading →

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Wish Haiku

Posted on October 16, 2019 by oldmainer

Oh but that I could Shine a light on just one face Bring to it a smile Photo property of TimesofIndia.IndiaTimes.com Photographer: Ankita Rajeshwari    

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Perspective

Posted on October 14, 2019 by oldmainer

I first ran into perspective in high school during a first year drafting class.  I was fascinated with it, forming two dimensional shapes emanating from a disappearing point.  Perhaps it was because it was the first time I ever drew … Continue reading →

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Wordsmithing 101

Posted on June 19, 2019 by oldmainer

When I was a manager, the task that I disliked more then any other was preparing the annual performance appraisals of my employees. Each year, I would struggle to make pertinent comments while showing compassion.  That was not always as … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Insight, Laugh, Life, Memories, Perspective, Random Thoughts, Reflection, Relationships, Retirement, Vision, Wisdom | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

Life’s Voyage

Posted on June 10, 2019 by oldmainer

As a young man I cast off my line and sailed into life’s sea My destination was unknown, just happy to be free I oft sailed troubled waters, furling sails til the time when I’d ridden out the turbulence and … Continue reading →

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