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Speaking of Graves…

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Coming East

Yesterday’s post made me think of Thomas Gray‘s poem “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard,” especially the following stanza: The boast of heraldry, the pomp of pow’r And all that beauty, all that wealth e’er gave, Awaits alike th’ inevitable … Continue reading →

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Walking to Rosie’s

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Coming East

Money jingles in your pocket. I grasp mine, fist tight, short legs pumping to match your stride. We walk past manicured lawns, sweet scent of summer flowers, porch swings empty in the afternoon heat. You reach for my hand at … Continue reading →

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