Crisp stars lit the dark sky as I strodethrough two-foot deep paths of snow,not caring about my wet hair orhat stuffed into my pocketon this below-zero night.My jacket hung carelessly on my body,as I sauntered like a god,relaxed and open to the frigid night. Emily Hershberger, Hardwick This poem was[Read More…]
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Now all of autumn’s gaudy gold is spent
Now all of autumn’s gaudy gold is spent,Its bronze & ruby turned to brown and rust.The fiery glory was not owned but lent,Abandoned now to piles of ash and dust.Handfuls of hungry, homeward crows are tossed,Raucous, across November’s slate of skies.The hopeful cricket at my doorstep dies,And all September’s promises[Read More…]
Prey
The barred owl sits on a lofted limb,Her white feathers puffed up from the cold.A curious grey mole pops up from the snowy depths below,Suddenly, she swoops!Claws extended; she grabs the furry creature & in two rhythmic gulps,Ga-lump, ga-lump.She swallows him whole. Nina Livellara, Woodbury This poem was written for[Read More…]
Record of Wrongs
You rubbed me wrong. I meanrubbed the wrong way.You rubbed me the wrong way.And me I know, I knowI rubbed you the wrong way.Way wrong.All wrong the rubbing.Two-way wrong rubs.Along the rubbing way. We belong in this club.Our rough edge exposed.I will protect yourswith awareness of mine. Glenn McKee, Hardwick[Read More…]
Pre-flight
He said nothing to thembut accepted their presenceAt the press of the last inspectionI think we’re readyI’ll go flying with youlonger and farther awaymaybe the furthest awayAre you supposed to sing?I asked, you know.Wildly, your gaze shiftedthe corners of your mouth upturnedyou sank into an impossible posturechaos just visible out[Read More…]
The Last Hug
Seeing you sitting thereWorking on a puzzleThe old bright eyes I rememberAre now sad and tiredI never imagined Someone that was so activeWas now slow and unmotivatedThe person I used to eat ice-creamWith now goes to bed at sevenI never imagined That you were slowly dyingI gave you a hug[Read More…]
Crafting group, Tuesdays
MARSHFIELD – The All Hands Together community crafting group will meet at the Jaquith Public Library Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Knitting and spinning expert Donna Hisson, from Marshfield, is the host of theroup. Bring knitting, crocheting or start a new project. All ages are welcome if they are old enough[Read More…]
Macrame basics, May 12
MORRISVILLE – The art of macramé will be taught in a Macrame Basic workshop on May 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at River Arts. The workshop will show essential knots and techniques while creating a collection of macramé keychains. Instructor Karen Gunterman will guide the workshop step-by-step through selecting[Read More…]
Film series continues, May 14
MARSHFIELD – The last film in the “Glimpses of a Maybe Future” series will be shown Thursday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. A construction worker accidentally discovers that many public figures, politicians and newscasters are aliens disguised as humans. When he is found out, the world of influential “people” spares nothing[Read More…]
Free movie, May 16
EAST HARDWICK – Touch of Grace Church will host a free movie night beginning at 6 p.m., Saturday, May 16, part of the faith and family featured films series. The film to be screened is “I Can Only Imagine 2”, with free popcorn. Touch of Grace is located at 104[Read More…]
Budbill poetry, Sunday afternoon, May 17
MARSHFIELD – Nadine Budbill, Literary Executor of the David Budbill Literary Estate will read from the new edition of her father’s book, “Jeudevine: A Love Song for a Place and Its People,” Rootstock Publishing, Sunday, May 17, 2 to 4 p.m. David Budbill authored eight books of poems, seven plays, two[Read More…]
New Jeudevine Players production, May 18
HARDWICK – The Jeudevine Players will present “The Revenge of Popcorn . . . I Mean Joe,” Thursday, May 18, at 4:30 p.m. This is the Jeudevine Players’ latest original production. The library’s Cooking Club will sell refreshments during intermission. For more information, contact [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
