A painting of “ESTHER LING,”
Indeed is it the real thing…?
The one we loved
And her blog, white doved,
Or is it just a representative thing?
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Jonathan Caswell
ESTHER LING–IS THIS REALLY YOU?
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MEETING “MISTY” AGAIN
She worked at UNIBANK
In Douglas–I wanted to thank
Her for her time
And her job climb,
Her brand new upward rank.
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On an impulse I stopped today,
Someone smiled and showed me the way…
A classy place-
Seeing her face
Washed all my concerns away!
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She said that I looked good,
My wife’s hand braces–understood…
The joy of less pain,
She said come again
I told her that maybe I would!
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–Jonathan Caswell
NEW HEADER IMAGES:
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
STRANGER THINGS…
Stranger outcomes happen,
When opportunity’s tapping,
Wanting in
And you begin
Writing ideas you’re trapping!
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He’s written ’bout Christ and trains–
Weather seems worth one’s pains….
Fashion poems are new
As something to do,
And the challenge takes working brains!
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I’d say it is channeling energy,
Most of which has left me….
Shapes and sizes
And stylish surmises,
Still need a bard’s entrée.
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“An eye for the women.” one said,
Focusing on their clothes instead..
“Clothes make the man”
And women, and can
Leave little more to be said!
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YET–a poet describes,
Details that emanate vibes…
Along a track
That likes feedback,
Both positive and wise!
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–Jonathan Caswell
LONG-DISTANCE FAN, I AM!
The blog of Demi Monde,
Of which he’s particularly fond…
Accepts HIM as real
Not a character repeal,
From all the way across either Pond.
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Her husband is a gem,
She’s blessed so much by him…
Sharing his prize
With our eyes,
Through her talented whim!
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Obvious questions arise,
Where adults face beauty in guise…
Of another soul
Secure in their role,
Knowing their own inner lives.
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It’s nice knowing it is okay,
To look and appreciate her way…
Creativoity
One can see,
And not let control cords fray!
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As a mature blogger following,
This one hasn’t taken wing…
Others I lose
Track (did they choose…
Another platform for blog display?)
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A woman blogger who is kind,
To a male fashion poet–that’s fine–
Light relationship
That won’t slip
With due respect–she’s a friend of mine!
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–Jonathan Caswell
A REAL SHOCK I AM?
Finding a nearly-sixty-year-old,
Fashion poet leaves some rather cold…
A shock to see
The elderly,
Actively trends they behold!
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He sin’t always a saint,
But postive pictures he’ll paint…
Good exposure and pride
Knowing someone’s on their side,
Hoping his maleness isn’t a taint!
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Again he must balance his views,
Determined to spread good news…
His challenge is to write
Poetic fashion insight,
Though alas, bias for certain styles–skews!
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A fan of the button-up blouse,
It’s clean lines he’ll endorse…
Other styles
He compiles,
To show what they are, of course!
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–Jonathan Caswell
HOT WEEKEND–SWELTERING HOBBY
His shirt’s soaked with sweat,
Soldering smoke and yet,
He has had fun
Track wiring half done,
The track plan as complete as it will  get!
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Still running the air purifier,
Don’t need a humidifier…
Plenty of light–
Three lamps shining bright–
His soldering iron on fire!
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Finalized a couple more spurs
From industry tracks that once were…
Salt shed track
Was modified  back,
To a siding with “green growing fur.”
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It’s nearly one electrical block,
If wanted I could cut sections up…
But just one train
For this tired brain,
Spotting cars to load up!
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I’m planning the tourist train,
Variety the name of the game…
A simple turn around
The turntable’s sound,
Add a trolley and nothing’s the same.
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–Jonathan Caswell
The Poet refers to progress on his N scale switching shelf layout..
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TAKES COURAGE AND ENCOURAGEMENT!
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!
“RAILROAD”: APPLE SAUCE!
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
AÂ 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.
OH GIVE ME A HOME (RAIL NUT VERSION)
Oh give me a home
Where the minstrels roam
And trains are filling each car…
Where coal smoke is fine
Up and down the line
And you’re glad for where you are!
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Home, Home on the train,
Whether diesel or steam the same…
Electric, too, painted red white and blue
And America isn’t disdained!
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–Jonathan caswell
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