Tag: niagara poet
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Another December Snow Day in Niagara Falls by Doug Smith
Lost in snowflakes children march in jubilation warmed by ‘Let it Snow’ philosophies …
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Chimes of De Veaux by Ada Elizabeth Fuller
Fling out your silver peals,‡‡Over the river’s breast.Speak to the waters, peace,‡‡Bid the wild Rapids rest.Peal sweetly, high and low,‡‡Chimes of De Veaux. Chime to the flaming woods,‡‡Gay in the morning sun.Chime to the solemn pines‡‡After the day is done.Peal sweetly, high and low,‡‡Chimes of De Veaux. Ring out your silver strains,‡‡Over Niagara’s breast.Bid…
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The Gorge of Niagara by Ada Elizabeth Fuller
Within the mighty Gorge I stand alone, ‡‡But little more than those small grains of sand Which lie unnumbered, where the wave-worn shore ‡‡Stretched out to grasp them in its open hand. But high above the river’s mighty voice, ‡‡A crystal throat brings in its note of charm— The steady drip of water on a…
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A Pic-Nic at the Falls by Melvin Byron Misener
The Crowland Safe Guard Union and Port Robinson Presbyterian Sabbath Schools held a union picnic at the Falls on Aug. 15, and the occasion has been immortalized by the Crowland poet, as followeth : — Did you ever Pic-nic at the Falls ‡‡Upon a summer’s day ? If not, I tell you, ’tis the place…
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Fairview Cemetery by Shie Sirianni
I walk alone, eyes downcast seeking paths of fallen leaves, to disguise the sound of breaking armour. Cemeteries in the fall are good places for disguise. I can lie there, surrounded by stone confessors, and speak aloud all that is in me. Joy, sorrow, goodness and sin. There is no forgiveness, or absolution offered. They…