Poetry
My dark auburn hair by Carol Nelson Spring is here Joanne Olsen Imbracsio
Death by cheese by Carol Nelson ... Warning! Cheese is on the loose..
Brief visit by Carol Nelson
Every day is named and numbered by Carol Nelson
A love story by Ann Robbins Talbot ... sadly this is not about me
A farewell to cows by Carol Nelson ... my take on vegetarianism
A Stringer replies to "What a crew!" by Kay McCarte ... we are so happy you joined us
Thanksgiving is over By Betty Rossi ... Oh boy, what a day
What a crew by Betty Rossi ... I've joined a very rowdy bunch..
A mouse in the house by Betty Rossi ... we have a mouse at the Beebe House
A new day by Joanne Olsen Imbracsio
On Your Retirement: March 25, 2011 by Anne McGillivray
A poem for Jack Beckley by Jackie Wattenberg ... presented during tribute ceremony at the Council On Aging's Retirement Party for Jack, March 25, 2011.
Poems by Carol Nelson
That's the Spirit by Ann Robbins Talbot ... a familiar number
Snowjob by Russ Priestley
Two Wednesdays in January by Ann Robbins Talbot ... only four hours apart by plane
Prisoner's lament by Sheila Kelly ... how much longer must I spend?
Aspects of Santa Ann Robbins Talbot ... a seasonal character
Two Poems by Carol Nelson
Last taste from the North by Ann Robbins Talbot ... commentary on the season
Three poems by Carol Nelson
Old loves by Ed Boyd
This one's for you, Mom from Sheila Kelly ... a gritty tribute to the Moms everywhere
In the fog by Louise Fennell ... Lover's Quarrel?
No one sits on the stoop anymore by Sheila Kelly
Before by Solomon Demeke
Daydreaming by Solomon Demeke
Feisty Ed Boyd
Priceless from Solomon Demeke
Star Gazing by Ann Robbins Talbot
In death we will be exposed by Carol Nelson ... sorry
Harry so seldom meets Sally by Carol Nelson
October from Sheila Kelly
My greatest joy by Grace Allspach
Remember when? by Sheila Kelly
A welcome guest Ann Robbins Talbot ... an annual event
The Conversation with Him By Grace Allspach
Winter Haiku by Ann Robbins Talbot ... quick glimpses of the season
Short Poems 1993 by Carol Nelson ... over the years
Text messaging by Russ Priestley
Gory Halloween by Grace Allspach ... a parody to be sung to the tune 'Glory Hallelujah'
A ballad to Elvis by Grace Allspach
Ode to America By Grace Allspach
Feel from Bernis Hanlon ... some experiences so profound
The runaway sleigh by Grace Santella Allspach, MHS Class of 1942 ... a children's poem for Christmas
I came upon a pond one day from Sheila Kelly
Holy Christmas! by Russ Priestley
Minnehaha by Bill Jodrey ... the later life of Minnehaha
Apartment #413: ordinary surroundings are my stage by Carol Nelson
The world would be a better place by Jackie Wattenberg
Whoa is me! by Russ Priestley
Ode to Russ Priestley from Jerry Norton (or is it "by") ? ... The Attila the Hun proofreader
Melrose memories by Jerry Norton ... in limerick
Stubborn Ann Robbins Talbot
Prayer for the brave from Claire Ann Boyd
Oh say, can you see? by Russ Priestley
Images of November by Ann Robbins Talbot ... the early colors of fall now nearly forgotten
We remember the smells of summers past Ann Robbins Talbot
A young man remembers September 11, 2001 from David Healey ... please keep these men and women in your thoughts
What school did you went to? by Russ Priestley
Alexandra by Dr. Al Mandraccia
Obit. by Carol Nelson
It has earned its due by William C. Moore
Down in the dumps by Natalie Thomson ... post-holiday slumps
Tempus Fugit Steve Johnson ... a song for the times
Christmas is ... by Russ Priestley
I=E/R in 13 couplets by Steve Johnson ... investigating Ohm's Law
The bare facts by Russ Priestley
Winter Irene Conway
Tree by Russ Priestley ... with no apologies to Joyce Kilmer
November Irene Conway ... a busy month for sure ...
"Night ... " by Irene Conway
Barbara Chandler by Sal & Daurice Saccardo ...remembering our late co-worker
On the Mirror's fifth anniversary by Hedy Kodish
Mirror reflects Stringer's age by Dave Moreland
Oh, October by Russ Priestley ... here we go again
October Irene Conway
September by Irene Conway
No slave to the shave by Russ Priestley ... early morning poetry
Odes to Jim Driscoll Silverstringers ... this is your life
June by Irene Conway
The joy of June by Shirley Rabb
What is a child? by Steve Johnson ... a Melrosian reminiscing in Arizona
May by Irene Conway
Spring Cleaning by Hector French
I'm fat! by Natalie Thomson ... but not for long
Bulbous Poetry by Russ Priestley ... and planting of same
Happy Valentine's Day Shirley Rabb ... true love prevails
Poetry Shirley Rabb ... short and sweet
The dwindling days by Dorothy Boyson
Explaining the crisis to my cat by Bernadette Mahoney ... she howled and wailed
Poetry in Thanksgiving By Kathryn Anne Klem ... important things to be remembered
A rhyming ditty by Kay McCarte ... I like rhyming poetry
Harbingers of a Melrose winter by David Moreland ... stars glitter amid the rays ...
Rhyming poetry Louise Fennell ... a subjective opinion
Thanks ... from Shirley Rabb
Photographer's lament by Louise Fennell
Young and Proud by Jackie Wattenberg
Traditional anniversary poem, "Jini" by Natalie Thomson ... Editor Jini Hanley -- roasted and toasted
Clutter, clutter, clutter by Grace White Bragdon ... not a new problem
Ramblings by Russ Priestley ... this is verse, and it's free
Diversions by Jackie Wattenberg
A feininger morning by Jackie Wattenberg
Peace is a simple word by Jackie Wattenberg
Callie and Kyle -- a dog story by Don Norris ... I know, I know, it's a frightful affair ...
I feel biserable by Natalie Thomson
Today is The day by Gene Holman
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