Monthly Archives: January 2021

Daddy’s Girl

Posted on January 28, 2021 by oldmainer

I cherish the perfection laid before me The innocence of my sleeping child Auburn hair, draped upon her pillow Lollipops and candy canes Frolic in technicolor dreams In her world of make believe I dare not deny I am her … Continue reading →

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Kramer’s Korner

Posted on January 25, 2021 by oldmainer

Greetings again to all my faithful fans. This is Kramer, living the dream, up here in our winter wonderland. Boy, it’s been cold. So cold that Bob bought me a heavier coat, and, since one of our daily walks is … Continue reading →

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Written Gifts

Posted on January 22, 2021 by oldmainer

Staring, anxiousDesperate to createIn the voidThoughts tumble, defy definition Words, tangledSort them, bend them Place them Change, discard Again, start againThink, scribeYes, yes, that is itSculpted lines Fly, take wingSing of meScatter on the windWithout discretion My gift, humbleOffered, GivenMy rewardAcceptance

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Have It Your Way

Posted on January 21, 2021 by oldmainer

I spent several years working for a corporation in customer service related roles, so I am probably more sensitive to and critical of poor customer skills.  I was reminded of this again earlier today.  I had been analyzing my IRA … Continue reading →

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Guitars and Barstools

Posted on January 15, 2021 by oldmainer

Another night, another townLike those I’ve left behindHonky tonks and cheap hotelsAnd girls that are inclined To drink your whiskey, tell you liesLaugh at all your jokesDance real close, head on your shoulderTrying hard to coax Another drink, another dollarTil … Continue reading →

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Kramer’s Korner

Posted on January 11, 2021 by oldmainer

Welcome back all my addicted readers. Kramer here with another installment of my always exciting life. Today, as you can see, I am sharing my space with my big sister Sophie. She is 12 and kind of laid back, but … Continue reading →

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Misty Morn

Posted on January 5, 2021 by oldmainer

Though it surrounds me I cannot find today I am cloaked instead By a misty morn Gentle breakers kiss the pier Bell buoys peal forlornly Casting about in obscurity Searching A distant lighthouse responds It’s mesmeric cadence Beckons Boats tease … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Free Verse, Nature, Ocean, Perspective, Poetry, Reflection, Seas, Senses, Weather | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

Homeless

Posted on January 4, 2021 by oldmainer

Shuffling down the sidewalkHis life in plastic bagsSocieties discarded remnantsA dog of suspect lineageFrayed rope for a leash Diverted glances avoid his beingWide birth given to his courseDowncast eyes try not to noticeHurt hidden within rumpled clothes All but forgotten Reduced … Continue reading →

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