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The Grave of James Dickey
All cemeteries should have Spanish Moss draped from their trees. This is what I learned while wandering through All Saints Church Cemetery in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. I was searching for the grave of James Dickey, Poet Laureate of the … Continue reading
The Grave of William McGonagall
I am dismayed to report that the grave of William McGonagall was much more popular than Robert Fergusson‘s. There were multiple tour groups stopping at his plaque while I waited to get a decent picture. Fortunately this was because of … Continue reading
The Grave of William Miller
Looking for poets’ graves to visit on my vacation and I discovered that there’s a monument to William Miller in the Glasgow Necropolis. I’d never heard of Mr. Miller but I knew his famous nursery rhyme, Wee Willie Winkie. As … Continue reading
Fraiku: Another Cairn
Years after the grief a wistful smile arises of you I still dream (For this week’s Monday Poetry Prompt and an old friend who died 25 years ago.) If you enjoy my Friday haiku, you should pick up a copy … Continue reading
Our Daughter
Once visited daily by grieving parents then annually for careful weeding and fresh flowers a tradition in late May continued by brothers even though Alice was only a vague memory of a sickly older sister in a darkened room Still … Continue reading
The Cenotaph of Joyce Kilmer
The deer were startled as I cruised through Elmwood Cemetery in North Brunswick, New Jersey, though they were no more startled than I. Elmwood is a very urban cemetery and I did not expect to see five deer browsing the … Continue reading
The Grave of Edna St. Vincent Millay
I’ve had a crush on Edna St. Vincent Millay for years. Apparently she gave quite the poetry reading with her musical voice and stunning good looks. She was also a free-thinker, feminist, liberal with her affection to the point of … Continue reading
The Grave of Robert Frost
The Old Bennington Cemetery is doing a great job maintaining their grounds. For more than 350 years, this cemetery has served Bennington, Vermont and includes several governors, lots of Revolutionary War soldiers and the great (maybe the greatest) 20th century … Continue reading
The Grave of Wallace Stevens
I must admit, I like the idea of Wallace Stevens more than his poetry. He was another poet with a day job, like me, though he was much more successful in the business world, being a vice president at The … Continue reading
Bartholomew Barker, Poet 