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Poetry Corner: Carol Gieg “Caregiving”

July 27, 2018 by Carol Gieg Leave a Comment

A gift, the compassion of a caregiver, A nobler pursuit, there never was one. Guardian for those disenfranchised and weak, Victims of power and greed, they’ve become. Children sobbing for their parents, Separated from them and in cells. What criminals these, who fled in terror, seeking refuge from their hell

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Poetry Corner: Carol Gieg “Mirror Image”

July 20, 2018 by Carol Gieg Leave a Comment

(This poem is dedicated to Johanna Ely, Benicia’s sixth poet laureate who completed her term at the end of June.) How very much we’ve been enriched, Through you as poet laureate, this past two years. So like the hummingbird to which you are drawn, A mirror image in so many ways. Drawing forth sustenance as […]

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Poetry Corner: Carol Gieg “Eeyore and I”

April 27, 2018 by Carol Gieg Leave a Comment

Sometimes a dark cloud hangs over me, Along with Eeyore, I commiserate. Such was the case only recently, When I seemed to be doomed by fate. Headed out for a basketball game, One evening with good intention. My nephew was captain, and the best player, (I’m more than proud, don’t need to mention!) State championships […]

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