07.01.09
Posted in 2007 Blogs at 3:45 pm by JohnC
Each generation achieves veneration
By the characters put on the stage-
The times will be mirrored
By those loved and feared
Whose acts bring laughter or rage.
We hoist up the sails in breezes and gales As we navigate the ocean of life…
Then sit on the docks
In gray beards and locks
Telling tales of glory and strife.
The ones who before us have raised up a chorus Now sing to the dust on the shelves They fade in the sun Of those on the run Who in turn will laugh at themselves-
And this work is destined
Like each one before
To knock at the door of time…
So in consideration allow this summation The story told once more, in rhyme.
John Evan Carson
2009
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12.25.08
Posted in 2007 Blogs at 1:18 am by JohnC
Were I to lay
My head to sleep
What tales into
My dreams would creep?
Within the blanket
Of the night-
The things remembered
And things that might…
Reveal themselves
As they are led
To the files
Within my head
Some are merry
As I slumber
While others march
Lurch or lumber
Through the hours
My mind beguiled-
I watch transfixed
Like a child…
To glean what meaning
That I can
When the morning
Comes again.
What thoughts within
My memory stir
To write of things
That never were?
And bring them out
In all their glories
As I write
My bedtime stories.
John Evan Carson
2008
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Posted in 2007 Blogs at 1:18 am by JohnC
Recently, John and Marlene had the opportunity to view the art show by the artist Juliet L. Anderson displayed at the Library at Central Park in Woodbury Minnesota highlighting the paintings inspired by John’s poetry and the paintings that have inspired poems by John.
It was a great show with many of the artist’s paintings on display all around the beautiful library. Each of the paintings on display featured the corresponding poem by John and the show has generated much excitement among the library staff and patrons. One poem in particular was of interest to the staff; Cover To Cover, a poem about books and the magic of reading seemed especially appropriate to the event.
Normally highlighting art, this combined show of art and words is unique to the venue. For those who live in the area, stop in and ask to see the wonderful art of Juliet L. Anderson.
All in all, the show was another blessing the authors are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
May you all enjoy this coming Thanksgiving Day!
See you in December!
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