Tag Archives: poems

Everyone loves an adorable tugboat!

Posted on September 7, 2020 by problogic

From Canada to Australia, from Russia to the United Kingdom, and from South Africa to the USA, the entire world loves an adorable tugboat. The varied images of youth-oriented book covers, animated television series, poems, and motion pictures provided below … Continue reading →

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Poem – “At a crossroads”

Posted on April 15, 2015 by problogic

At a crossroads This way, or that That way, or this Forward or back Which way to go North or south East or west Everything in between On the compass   Turn left or right Answer yes or no Decisions, … Continue reading →

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The poetry of a spring bike commute

Posted on April 8, 2014 by problogic

Spring Morning Commute By Rick Brown   Wheels spin round and round Traversing the paved terrain They roll in cadent unison Along the paved bike lane   Fresh air breezes past me As fragrances abound Spring charms once dulled senses … Continue reading →

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Guiding lights of the night

Posted on October 16, 2012 by problogic

I had a breathtaking view of the stars at 6:15 this morning while walking my dog, Relay, including a marvelous shooting star. Shortly afterwards, I jotted down these poetic verses. Enjoy! Guiding Lights Evening star At dusk’s fading light Guide us … Continue reading →

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“Timepiece of the heartland”

Posted on October 2, 2012 by problogic

A poem I wrote in 1996 about one visual, but disappearing aspect of the Great Plains – the farm windmills. Timepiece of the Heartland Time is an abstract wonder Both cyclical and seasonal But in our nation’s heartland It’s measured … Continue reading →

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A poem in your soul

Posted on September 24, 2012 by problogic

Sometimes Mother Nature puts a song in your heart and a poem in your soul. It sure did that for me on this first frosty morning of the season here in Mid-Michigan as I nearly had this entire poem thought out during … Continue reading →

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A poetic and appropriate legacy

Posted on September 1, 2012 by problogic

After a tough week saying goodbye to my stepfather, I returned home today. It is hard for me to believe that just two weeks ago we were returning with my youngest son from our fun-filled adventure in N. California and … Continue reading →

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A poetic verse

Posted on May 13, 2012 by problogic

“Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly.” – Langston Hughes

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A midwinter dawn – the poem

Posted on January 23, 2012 by problogic

As I mentioned Sunday in the original post about my three-mile walk with Relay, I thought the subject would be great for a poem. Below is the poetic version of the post that I have come up with. I hope you … Continue reading →

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The genius of Dr. Seuss

Posted on September 27, 2011 by problogic

I always enjoyed reading Dr. Seuss books as a kid, but never realized how much social and political commentary was included in a number of his children’s stories until years later. My personal favorites are Yertle the Turtle and Other … Continue reading →

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