Poems Put to Paper in 2012
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These are the poems I put to paper in 2012.
My Dad arranged them in order and included the ones that weren't published. As a child of my environment, I've seen life, as it is in the good times and the bad. I've know people that were good by societies standards, those that weren't, and those that society stomped on.
He also added one I wrote for a dear friend in January 2013.
Carlene Carter Brandon
A child of the 60's and a product of my environment.My parents divorced when I was 2, so it was my loving and nurturing Mom and I until I turned 9.She met this wonderful young man in the army, got married and we were introduced to a whole new world, Germany.This perfect union afforded me many opportunities to travel and meet people of different cultures, learn the German language, and old world traditions. Thank you Dad for opening doors.One of the most memorial times in my life was visiting the American Military Cemetery in Luxembourg. Before me was a sea of white crosses. I stood there and Wept. At the age of 12 this experience had a monumental impact on my life. Our American soldiers of yesteryear buried on foreign soil, The memory of that sight still humbles me to this day.At that very pivotal moment in time, I understood why we were overseas, to fight oppression, and to ensure the freedom and liberties of our brothers and sisters abroad.I worked at Clyde Cosper VA nursing home and heard countless war stories about the Battle of the Bulge, Korea, and Vietnam Nam. I have the utmost respect for these men as well as the women that served at the MASH units. They proudly displayed their portraits in the hall by their doors. They looked like movie stars, and to me they were bigger than life American hero's. As a CNA I was honored to be in their presence and took great pride in my work.My hobbies are collecting rocks, fossils, sea shells, antiques, and making jewelry. My favorite sights are the Painted Desert and Grand Canyon. Awesome. Put that on your bucket list.My bucket list, the Redwood Forest. The love of my life, my 4 children and five wonderful grandchildren. My favorite movie, It's a Wonderful Life, the scene where their dancing in gym over the pool and the floor opens. Favorite song: How Great Thou Art. Favorite Singer: Jonie Mitchell.Besides writing poetry, I research on my families genealogy. My Uncle Nelson Wier got me interested, I miss you so much! By the way, "How is it up there?"With the love and support of my Dad Stephen Brandon, an aspiring writer in his own right, I decided to share a few of my poems with you.I know this was long, and thank you for your time and interest.Enjoy,Carlene Carter Brandon
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Poems Put to Paper in 2012 - Carlene Carter Brandon
The Weeping Willow Tree
It was on a warm summers day
The Weeping Willow Tree
Brought a mother to her knees
On a blanket, beneath its branches
Whose foliage wept
Mother cradled her baby as she slept
And while the lazy clouds passed them by
Slowly drifting through painted skies
The loving mother tended to her every sigh.
Mother so adoring noticed Emily's smile
Has turned upside down
So ... tenderly she strokes her delicate little crown
Carefully she laid Emily in her crib
And soon she fell fast asleep
While outside her window the Willow, she weeps.
With the early morning sunrise
The dew lay in the ground
There came from inside, a wailing sound
During the night the Weeping Willow
She had her way
When precious Emily surrendered her fate
Baby so precious claimed by
The Weeping Willow tree
That brought the mother to her knees.
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Angel Boy and the Raccoon
On a hot summers night
In the month of June
I heard Angel Boy howling
Under the light of the moon.
I opened the door
Not a moment too soon
And up the tree it ran
That pesky raccoon.
The game soon began
They played cat and mouse.
Till the pesky raccoon
Ran under the house.
It didn't take long
For the house to smell muskie
But old Angel Boy,
Was loyal and gutsy.
From under the house
My Angel Boy came
The raccoon in his mouth,
He won the game.
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