It’s that time of year to be Happy and Jolly, We decorate our trees and boughs of Holly. In spite of the conditions we have to bear In this terrible and frustrating…
Category: Poetry
POETRY: THANKSGIVING 2020
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks & Giving – Here’s the first installment of the Pioneer’s “Thanks & Giving” from our favorite local poet, Virginia Prowell providing her insight into this year and how…
POETRY: A DAY IN MAY
By Virginia Carrell Prowell As the old saying goes, “What’s more lovely than a day in May?” As I stroll through my yard and deck on a bright and sunny day, Flowers…
POETRY: SPLEEPLESS NIGHT
On an April bright and Super moonlit night A Sleepless mind begins to think of a poem to write. Along the rivers, creeks and streams The glow of the moon reflects its…
POEM: GOLDEN PASSPORT
You have a Golden Passport at your disposal To go wherever you want without approval Worry no more about preventative laws Or physical impairments with all their flaws. Pick up your suitcase…
POETRY: Slow Time
Came upon me, day by day, Press conference by briefing by social media posting, Until I had had my fill of crisis, breaking news, until I felt the Call of boots and…
International Women’s Day: Blessings from the Heart to each and every woman in my Circle and beyond💕
Here’s to Strong Women – May We Be Them; May We Know Them; May We Raise Them! As a women-owned business, the Tillamook County Pioneer is proud to give a shout-out to…
POETRY: FRIENDS ARE THE ICING ON THE CAKE OF LIFE
EDITOR’S NOTE: March is Virginia’s “birthday month” – she will celebrate 95 years of life on March 14th. Please send your happy birthday wishes to Virginia – via the Pioneer and we…
POETRY: February Reflections
– Virginia Carrell Prowell (2-02-2020) Candy hearts, flowers, and red boxes filled with chocolates are all the rage Reflections of love for any age When Cupids arrow leaves its quiver Two hearts…
The Hoffman Center for the Arts is sponsoring a Poetry Contest, deadline for submissions January 31, 2020
Here’s your chance to see your poem published online on the Hoffman web site, along with winning a $100 cash prize. Submit poems of 30 lines or less, on any subject. Up…