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Category: Poetry
THE VINE OF LOVE – Valentine’s Day Poem
Emerging from a bed of faith The vine begins its journey. Nourished by faithfulness Caressed by compassion, Each leaf and blossom Emits a fragrance of passion 0nward it travels, encouraged by Commitment…
POETRY: SIGNS OF SPRING
A weather forecaster, I don’t claim to be; But certain signs that I can see, Make me believe that an early Spring is on its way! What makes me so sure? You…
A POEM: CHRISTMAS, LET’S REMEMBER
Let’s remember what Christmas is all about It’s the most festive time of the year without a doubt There’s hurrying and scurrying like there’s no tomorrow Sending cards to loved ones near…
Let us give thanks for a bounty of people
(Editor’s Note: This poem was recited at a Tillamook County Master Gardener Thanksgiving gathering years ago, and I requested a copy as it’s a delightful way to look at Thanksgiving, friends, family…
A POEM: THANKSGIVING -THEN AND N0W
by Virginia Prowell, 11/19/2017 THEN: Over the mountains and through the snow To Grandmother’s house we will all go. Mothers and Daddies and kids by the dozens, Plus, Aunties and Uncles and…
A Halloween Portrait …
By Virginia Prowell She dons her cape, grabs her three-cornered hat on the way Slips on her pointed boots and jumps on her broom Up, up, and away she streaks through sky…
POEM: The Calendar Family
Editor’s Note: Here is Virginia Prowell’s reference to August as “THE STEP CHILD” By Virginia Prowell (8-1-2015) Introducing the Calendar family Best known for their size and longevity, …