Category Archives: Poetry

A Beautiful Blessing

Posted on March 6, 2016 by russtowne

What a beautiful blessing That each sunset’s delight Brings the glorious birth Of another new night! — Russ Towne If you enjoyed this poem I invite you to check out eight other new ones I wrote and posted at A … Continue reading →

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What Do Waves, Games, Heroes, Pack Mules, and Shopping Have in Common?

Posted on February 16, 2016 by russtowne

They are all the subjects of some of my latest poems which can be found at A Grateful Mans Poetry With Love, Russ

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Waxing Poetic

Posted on February 3, 2016 by russtowne

I’ve been on a poetic roll these last few days. If you’d like to experience my poetry, please check out my blog devoted to it at http://agratefulmanspoetry.com. A Grateful Man’s Poetry The titles of some of my recent creations include: “A … Continue reading →

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Poetic Choices

Posted on December 11, 2015 by russtowne

Each day adds new lines to the poetry that’s our lives. May we wisely infuse them with beauty and love. Genesis: The above thought came to me as I commented on a poem titled “You”: “You” With love, Russ   … Continue reading →

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Last Dance

Posted on October 16, 2015 by russtowne

(Genesis: When I saw two falling leaves swirl around each other as they fell to the ground, they reminded me of two lovers dancing.)   Last Dance They clung tightly Knowing when they leapt It would be forever Flirted with … Continue reading →

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You

Posted on October 4, 2015 by russtowne

You Seemingly from out of nowhere Thoughts of you drift gently into my mind. They linger for moments then fade away As dew on a sunny day. Leaving a small and wistful smile in their wake. The journey from heart … Continue reading →

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The Open Window

Posted on June 2, 2015 by russtowne

The Open Window  I just opened a window.  In the space  Of a heart-beat Magic happened.  My senses  Are aroused  By sumptuous melodies  Of songbirds Singing so near  It seems  They’ve flown  Into my office  To share their gifts  With … Continue reading →

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The Kind of Friend I Want to Be

Posted on May 22, 2015 by russtowne

The Kind of Friend I Want to Be One day I found I had false friends It broke my heart and I blamed them But blaming those I couldn’t count on Taught me nothing and I was wrong I had … Continue reading →

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Change of Heart: A Children’s Rhyming Story

Posted on May 20, 2015 by russtowne

Change of Heart  “Why do you look so sad?” asked my friend Chad.  “It’s because of the bad day I’ve had!”  He asked, “What’s wrong with your eyes?”  Now that was a big surprise!  As he and I sat to … Continue reading →

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A Man With a Treasure

Posted on May 18, 2015 by russtowne

A Man With a Treasure  I know a man  Who has  A true treasure  For a wife  Yet too often Chooses  To focus  On her relatively few faults  Instead of celebrating  And  Being grateful  For all the ways  He is … Continue reading →

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