The Poet’s gone searching again,
For winter scenery then…
GREEN MOUNTAIN’s Alcos—
He’d love to see those—
His favorite engine!
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ALCO RS-1’s in the cold,
Working with heart although old…
Giving class
To a road short of cash,
That railroad’s survival they’re owed!
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–Jonathan Caswell
His memories of New England various,
Were by and large vicarious…
Mostly pictures he saw
with interest and awe,
His chances of a visit–hilarious!
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Point of fact he was too young,
Couldn’t drive himself even some…
The eight-hour ride
Once a summer left wide,
Window for relevant magazines to come!
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Still his interest grew,
Past the time when he knew…
This paint scheme was gone,
these ALCOs moved on.
But the history he wanted to view.
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Found an N scale engine thus,
Painted just like this—a plus–
To re-enact
Historical fact,
Without too much fuss!
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–Jonathan Caswell
It must take courage to pose,
In plain or fancy clothes…
The public eye
(including guys),
In essence the whole world she shows!
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More for a purpose than money–
Some responses are rummy–
Courageous means
Fulfilling fond dreams,
Good reason to flatten that tummy!
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Amateurs know whom they are,
Accepting themselves above par…
Not letting shape
Become like red tape,
But showing we all can star!
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–Jonathan Caswell
Image of Demi Monde…courtesy Demi Monde!
Little stone pagodas,
In some garden corners…
Garden protection
By spirit direction.
Not wanting any reformers!
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For those who believe,
These little houses conceived…
To spirits open
Gardeners hoping,
Blessing s are on the way!
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For Christians, this garden art,
Tempts those who escaped this part…
Of pagan belief
It is no relief,
Knowing spirits here park!
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Some claim these are ornamental,
And we shouldn’t be judgmental…
If one has escaped
Being spirit chased,
Getting rid of these is fundamental!
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When I see these—will they be removed?
No–each one chooses spirit truth…
We can pray
You’ll toss them away,
But it is your choice and your roof!
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–Jonathan Caswell
*Please note that the subject of this poem is the author’s own opinion—no guarantees that either the provider of the illustration or anyone else believes as I do. My friends have their own opinions and beliefs. Not everyone may be aware of what these cute stone pagodas represent, which I feel I should point out–then leave the deciding up to each person to decide for themselves!–Jonathan E. Caswell I still love all you fellow bloggers! 🙂
An Opinion Poem
Image from the Friendly Fairy Tale Blog!
Familiar with these railroad lines,
Central New York State on time…
Delivery pursuit
Of harvested fruit,
Just up my interest line!
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One brand using rail there is MOTT’S,
Applesauce, canned fruit, lots…
Activity
The railroad’s busy,
Pulling loads from loading spots.
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My friends, Jim and Cornelia Mead,
Who on our Honeymoon guaranteed…
A ride on their train
A kind gesture of them,
I helped Tioga Central* succeed!
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Jim Mead and Ontario Lines,
There railroad experience finds…
And Number Fourteen
Was obtained through them,
For “our” Museum on the main line!
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–Jonathan Caswell
*See “NUMBER FOURTEEN’S FANCY DRES”, posted July 3rd.
The Tioga Central Railroad ran excursion trains and later freight trains out of Owego, New York, in conjunction with the nearby Tioga Transportation Museum.
Is development really arrested
When males look upon the breasted…
Most understand
Instinctive command,
And are happy men are interested.
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For those who were breast fed,
One’s children one hopes to have bred…
Must have the best
Of feeding by breast,
Is of great importance, it’s said!
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I can’t speak for them,
Doctors in Mom’s day were given…
To a formula routine
With everything cleaned,
In my case a skimmed milk regimen. (?)*
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For some of us, took a while,
To understand the reason we smiled…
Push come to shove
Anyone was loved,
Regardless of her profile!
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–Jonathan Caswell
*Skimmed milk was the beverage provided in my childhood. Never asked or inquired—just assumed hat I was bottle-fed as an infant And nobody to ask, if I dared, now!
My food is three-fold in nature,
With different nomenclature…
That is, three kinds
Spirit-body-minds,
Each having it’s own stature!
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My God supplies all three
To each of us individually…
In God’s word
We can observe
Providing for all three.
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Bible passages feed spirit,
And mind if a body will hear it…
Frequency
Determines degree
Of practice and wisdom adherence!
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Washing by water and Word,
Frees up minds once disturbed…
To focus
On God as locus,
In Christ our sin has been curbed.
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Food and blessing come down
With other Christians around…
Christians share
Whatever is there,
So their provisions abound!
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–Jonathan Caswell
Is it okay to marry for looks,
Are hot spouses allowed in your books…
Beautiful babes
Just one of the aids,
To find that partner who cooks.
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Find one in the Lord,
For a lifetime you’ll not be bored…
Practical matters
And spiritual factors
All must come on board!
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–Jonathan Caswell
Read portions from SONG OF SOLOMON…and Proverbs 31.
A SPRITE…whispered in my ear,
Where have our people gone….
Something called “Democracy”
They claim has gone terribly wrong!
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They ignore us despite our cries,
They say the winner’s wrong…
They look at us with evil eyes
No more to sing our songs?
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They claim all the voters are
taken by a plot…
They’re not happy with the choice
that the people got?
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Even sprites and fairies know
That corruption is evil…
but will these former friends see that—
Maybe they never will!
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I guess like Puff the Dragon,
Who lived by the sea….
these spoiled children are no friends
Of folks thinking positively!
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How we miss our friends who were
filled with love who now hate…
When will they stop this foolish quest
and come to us and celebrate?
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–Jonathan Caswell
Poet and friendly to fairies in general. 😀
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Cities have their “First Night”
A multi-culture delight…
Oft fireworks
Are among the perks,
In all a beautiful sight!
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The wife and I will be home,
Like Christmas, pretty much alone…
Community dinner
Will warm our winter,
TV programs mostly for the young!
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On Cable we’ll find a movie,
Or go to bed early (so groovy!)…
A time slot we’ve made
For the Rose Bowl Parade,
After that, we’re not as choosy!
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Praise God for another year,
To grow in the Spirit to hear…
His inner voice
And making the choice
To grow closer to Him so dear!
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–Jonathan Caswell
Picture from a recent Worcester, Mass. First Night celebration.
By the Mighty Mumford 