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Poem  of  the  Week

A Midwest Winter Solstice

3/31/2018

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A Midwest winter solstice having passed,
the sun will soon begin its southern crawl,
and daylight hours, now in scant supply,
increase in number, forcing spring's recall.

Cold lakes, asleep in frigid silence, wait
for the melting of their layered, icy wraps,
and though secluded, those around them bide
return of color to their snowy laps.

Most wildlife has lulled and settled down
to hibernate through arctic biting chill,
an eerie calm surrounds the lakeshore's edge,
the Midwest winter's denizens are still.

The hush will break with sunshine's warm effect-
the booming cracks mean little disrespect. 
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Published in "A Troupe in Masquerade" and "Eloquence"
By Jack Huber- All rights reserved.

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A Troupe in Masquerade

3/25/2018

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I

The fluid movement of the dance
on dark proscenium
restored the chaos of the day 
to equilibrium,
so many lead abundant lives
of pandemonium.

II

The audience was mesmerized,
the silhouettes conveyed
bright spotlights gleaming on the stage,
a troupe in masquerade,
the keen effect in evening fare
their visions' serenade.

As nightfall brings the cooler air,
these thespians embark
on nightly themes of fantasy,
providing just a spark
of hope and fleeting happiness
for those amid the dark. 

III

While leading ordinary lives
their calling to the stage
brings rapt fulfillment of the soul,
allows them to engage
with people of society,
and all for little wage.


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By Jack Huber- All rights reserved.

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The Tramontane

3/16/2018

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From mountains comes the tramontane,
while overdue, the town enjoys
a cooling countryside refrain.

The bittern and the wattled crane
reminds, with aviaran poise,
from mountains comes the tramontane.

The vane need never ascertain
direction that the wind employs,
this cooling countryside refrain.

The elder citizens explain
its coming to the girls and boys-
from mountains comes the tramontane.

A raucous storm on coastal plain
has lessened to a gentle noise,
a cooling countryside refrain.

The breeze, a respite, entertains
with brilliant kites and outdoor toys.
From mountains comes the tramontane,
a cooling countryside refrain.
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Published in "Aspects Long Forgotten" and "Eloquence"
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An Old Wooden Shack

3/10/2018

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Decrepit and leaning, so weathered,
Its apertures spreading out wide,
The wood is decayed but still standing,
A lonely gray shack cast aside.

It sits on the farmland's back corner,
Away from a frivolous life,
Utility was its conception,
Supplies and containers were rife.

The needs of the farmer were changing,
Its uses declined through the years,
Until the forgotten wood structure
Would warp into what now appears.

I stare at the water-stained wallboards,
The ceiling corrupted and maimed,
I think of its maiden construction,
Its dignity newly reclaimed.

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Published in "Trappings of the Years" and "Eloquence"
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    Jack has published over 350 poems in his career, many with his own photography.  He specializes in a view of the commonplace and Americana. 

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    • Press
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  • Writing
    • Pat Ruger Series >
      • Cape Corruption- A Patreon Serial
      • Book 1- For Hire
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      • Book 5- Seattle Reign
      • Book 6- Oblivion Highway
      • Book 7- Music City Mayhem
    • 50 Reasons to be Happy
    • RV Life Happens
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      • Remembering Lucy
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