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…
Category: Virginia Carrell Prowell
‘TIS THE SEASON
OIOpublisher 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…
POETRY: THANKSGIVING 2020
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 to…
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…
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…
POEM: Another Decade
By Virginia Carrell Prowell 10 years has passed us by! Looking back, we come to realize All the events that have affected our lives. Loved ones have gone to the Great Beyond…
POEM: The BI-POLAR Child of Nature
EDITOR’S NOTE: Our favorite Pioneer poet Virginia Prowell sent me this poem she wrote nearly 9 years ago and as the recent rising waters reminded her of her past ruminations about the…
POETRY: THE GLOW OF DECEMBER
Have you noticed the glow? It’s everywhere you go! On city streets, merchants’ windowpanes On village lawns, on country roads and lanes. Neighborhoods engage in a festive competition Who can display the…
MEMORY TRACKS: The Diary of a Depot – Chapter 10 – THE MARTES OCCUPATION
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the last chapter of the Diary of a Depot. If you didn’t see all the chapters, links are below. The story of a family as told by their…
POEM: BIRD INVASION
Driving in the country on a November sunny day Revealed a sight of shear anomaly. A vicious storm brewing off distant shores Results in scenes of grandeur that are hard to ignore….