OldBear34

I'm a former special education teacher/administrator. I'm a father of two daughters and a son the grandfather of five grandsons and the great grandfather of three great granddaughters. I'm an American Legion Chaplain and I have been writing poetry since I was in the second grade (1941). Though I minored in English, I've had no formal training in the art, but enjoy haikus, rhyming and free flow poetry.

Last seen right now. Member since July 25, 2008.
I'm a moonstone path poet for 453 comments.
My mood is , and quote is "Always good. I love life.".
I am a 75 year old man from California (United States)
When I'm not writing, I'm a retired teacher serving as a chaplain..
Visit my homepage at freewebs.com/oldbear34
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I have 453 comments, 16 contests, 219 poems

Poems I'm focused on

9/11 Memorial

Thrusting high in the New York City azure sky
twin towers emblematic of capitals great power

105 lines, 6 comments, September 21, 2008. In Thoughts

Active Contests

Photo Prompt- Rhyming or Not

Though i prefer rhyme, free flow is fine.

1225 points, ended October 29, 9 entries In Creative, Feelings, Imagery, Love, Memories, Personal, Spiritual, Thoughts
Photo Prompt

Any kind of rhyming poetry.

1050 points, ended November 18, 8 entries In Contest, Creative, Feelings, Happy, Imagery, Love

My Poetry

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Illusion Shattered

Each weekend after I met Gayle I spent
meeting her needs and those of her family.

21 lines, 2 comments, November 19. In Fantasy, Hope, Life, Love, Pain
They Give In Many Ways

Soldiers silently sleep on the hard cold ground
protecting their equipment as they do so.

18 lines, 7 comments, November 16. In Contemporary, Contest, Life, Personal, Thoughts
Fenced Out of Your Heart

I stand behind a fence hardly seen by others;
still it keeps me held away from your dear heart.

15 lines, 7 comments, November 14. In Fantasy, Hope, Life, Love
Creativity At Work

The gentle bulge grows each day
and both Mom and Dad love the

19 lines, 2 comments, October 31. In Hope, Life, Love, Nature, Personal, Thoughts

Guest Book

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Hushed Energy : woah on May 12

Great page
Great poetry
Great person
rainyday woman on November 29, 2008

OK! I just have to say that the pen-name intrigued me when I first saw it. I'm sure I'm wrong but the first thing I thought was, this is a Chiago Bears fan. After all "sweetness" ( Walter Payton) had the jursey # 34. So after I got to your page I could see I was right, I was wrong. Anyway welcome and I hope you have a good time.
Cheryl
LovelyTraces on November 22, 2008

thankyou for your comment on my poem Worn Out Warmth. it was greatly appreciated. i always love feedback.
Loveandblessings2u : Welcome to AP on September 20, 2008

I see you haven't been on for long,
so here's a warm welcome to a beautiful site
I hope you enjoy your stay here on AP.
There are many amamzinglly beautiful people on this site. So make yourself home and write your precious heart out.
Joyce
P.S. if you should need any help with anything please just let me know.