12.25.08
Posted in 2007 Blogs at 1:18 am by JohnC
Were I to lay
My head to sleep
What tales into
My dreams would creep?
Within the blanket
Of the night-
The things remembered
And things that might…
Reveal themselves
As they are led
To the files
Within my head
Some are merry
As I slumber
While others march
Lurch or lumber
Through the hours
My mind beguiled-
I watch transfixed
Like a child…
To glean what meaning
That I can
When the morning
Comes again.
What thoughts within
My memory stir
To write of things
That never were?
And bring them out
In all their glories
As I write
My bedtime stories.
John Evan Carson
2008
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Posted in 2007 Blogs at 1:18 am by JohnC
Recently, John and Marlene had the opportunity to view the art show by the artist Juliet L. Anderson displayed at the Library at Central Park in Woodbury Minnesota highlighting the paintings inspired by John’s poetry and the paintings that have inspired poems by John.
It was a great show with many of the artist’s paintings on display all around the beautiful library. Each of the paintings on display featured the corresponding poem by John and the show has generated much excitement among the library staff and patrons. One poem in particular was of interest to the staff; Cover To Cover, a poem about books and the magic of reading seemed especially appropriate to the event.
Normally highlighting art, this combined show of art and words is unique to the venue. For those who live in the area, stop in and ask to see the wonderful art of Juliet L. Anderson.
All in all, the show was another blessing the authors are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
May you all enjoy this coming Thanksgiving Day!
See you in December!
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10.09.08
Posted in 2007 Blogs at 1:15 pm by JohnC
It’s All Hallows Eve and the cold North breeze
Sends the wails of spirits whistling through the trees…
The moon is full behind dark clouds
And the fog is hiding vampires and werewolves in its shrouds.
The children are gathering in hordes on the street
Thinking of candy and the ghouls they’ll meet…
And if you are alone on this magic night-
Beware! Lest your imagination take flight…
The cupboards hold monsters and scarier things-
Snakes and bats and crawling things!
There’s a banging in the hallway and a slither on the floor…
Pretend you don’t hear and you’ll only hear more!
Don’t pull back the curtain- for a face you may see!
Sit in the chair and gather your knees!
Remember this rule as the goblins abound-
Whatever you do…
DON’T TURN AROUND!
John Evan Carson
Originally published by the Monticello Times Halloween Edition, 2003.
Happy Halloween everyone! To stay in the mood, pick up a copy of Last Resort, a haunting mystery suspense ghost story available through your favorite bookseller. See the You Tube trailer on this site for a preview.
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