– Virginia Carrell Prowell (02/24/2022) On Groundhogs Day, you made a promise of nice weather. The sun shined brightly and warmed the ground. Buds on bushes and trees could be found. Green shoots of flowers were all around. Yellow buds burst into bloom of the beautiful daffodils. A trip on the highway gives us a shocking view; a blanket of…
Category: Virginia Carrell Prowell
POETRY: CLOUDS
— Virginia Carrell Prowell (10/16/21) On a partly cloudy day My mind drifts to the sky Images of countless figures Begin to appear before my eyes. A pack of dogs chasing a rabbit Too bad they can’t catch it, He hopped behind a big black cloud, Never again to be found. A school of fish goes swimming by, then they’re…
POETRY: A NEW DOOR
By Virginia Carrell Prowell (9-11-2021) The doors of the past are now closed September is welcoming you to a beautiful new season. Labor Day came marching in, honoring all the hardworking men and women, Who are the wheels of our great Nation. Scorching hot days are disappearing Being replaced with shorter days and Nights of golden sunsets over a peaceful…
POETRY: THE STEP CHILD – Introducing the Calendar Family
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s Pioneer poet Virginia Carrell Prowell’s months-of-the-year calendar review. By Virginia Carrell Prowell Each of them is renowned for a special day. Except for one who was neglected this way. January is famous for her big celebration, Bringing in the New Year for all the nations. February has cupid to mark the day when love is in the…
POETRY: A DAY OF INDEPENDENCE; Videos from Clovers Day & Garibaldi Porch Parade
EDITOR’S NOTE: It was an event-filled weekend – here’s video from Clovers Day and the Garibaldi Porch Parade by Don Backman, accompanied by a poem from our favorite Pioneer poet, Virginia Carrell Prowell. By the Pioneer Poet – Virginia Carrell Prowell (7/4/21) Unfurl your flags and shout with glee, Hooray, we are a nation that is Totally free!! Free from…
POETRY: May Day
A Poem By Virginia Carrell Prowell (4/30/2021) Photos by Don Backman There was a time, a long time ago, When young children danced around the May Pole. Holding long colorful ribbons attached to the pole, they skipped and danced and when they were done . . . They continued their fun by filling baskets with bright Spring flowers, Then after…
POETRY: RESTORATION
– Virginia Carrell Prowell (3-30-2021) (PHOTOS BY Don Backman) The signs of Winter are disappearing and being replaced with a renewed application. Barren branches of the Alder and Oak, the Red Maple, the Birch, and the Ash Are being restored to their Springtime dress. The Flowering Cherry dominates its surroundings with a burst of lush pink blossoms. The buds of…
POEM: THE SILENT TRUMPETERS
My sweet neighbor, Rosy Pyle brought me a beautiful vase full of lovely daffodils on my birthday. For some unknown reason this little poem began forming in my noggin in the middle of the night(lol) EDITOR’S NOTE: And this is perfect timing with the first day of Spring tomorrow, March 20th. Thanks, Virginia! – Virginia Prowell 3-17-2021 Photos by Don…
POETRY: BIRTHDAYS, YEAR BY YEAR
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer’s poet that is truly a pioneer … Virginia graces us with a poem a month (or more) when the muse or subject matter presents itself. Join us in wishing Virginia HAPPY BIRTHDAY. March is Virginia’s “birthday month” – she celebrates 96 years of life today, March 14th. Please send your happy birthday wishes to Virginia –…
‘TIS THE SEASON
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 Pandemic year Let’s lift our voices in songs of praise That Christ our Lord was born on CHRISTMAS DAY. – Virginia Prowell (12/23/20) Merry Christmas to all the…
