Tag Archives: Loss

Lost

Posted on March 13, 2019 by oldmainer

Visions of a faceless being Emotions stirred without seeing Stricken children lost at birth Like wickless candles, without worth Haunting eyes and bodies frail The tendrils of my heart assail  

Posted in Death, Famine, Fear, Generations, History, Kids, Life, Perspective, Poetry, Reflection, Sad | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

A Fond Goodbye

Posted on October 9, 2018 by oldmainer

I lost a favorite aunt two days ago.  She was almost 105.  I remember her most for her zest for life.  It wasn’t until a very few years ago that she was no longer able to live independently.  We weren’t … Continue reading →

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Seeking Bethlehem

Posted on July 23, 2018 by oldmainer

The conductor stopped by my seat and advised me that we would soon be entering the Philadelphia rail yards where the baggage car would be added to another train. He would advise the engineer to have it opened so I … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Death, Family, Life, Love, Memories, Military, Narrative, Reflection, Sad, Tribute, Youth | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments