Tag Archives: poetry

2018: The 10th Annual Great Genealogy Poetry Challenge

Posted on 1 November, 2018 by Janice Brown

As the New England leaves turn crimson and the wind blows cold, Genealogy Blogger thoughts turn to poetry. At least Bill West of “West in New England” suggests that they should. In his explanatory blog post he states the what, … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

2017 — New Hampshire’s Hourglass Has Turned

Posted on 31 December, 2016 by Janice Brown

The hourglass has turned; the last few sands That marked the Old Year now have slipped away, And in his outstretched hand the New Year holds The future of a twelvemonth’s span. Then hail New Year! We bid thee welcome. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Poetry, Really Old News | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Poem: The Thanksgiving Dinner by Laura Garland Carr

Posted on 24 November, 2016 by Janice Brown

Old Farmer Humpkins gathered his pumpkins Into a heap by the banks of a river. Chanticleer Dorking that way was stalking Like a drum-major, with plumes all a-quiver. Through corn-stalk thickets, scaring the crickets, Twenty fine biddies were following after; … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Old Man’s Little Brother: a Rock Profile in Milton, New Hampshire

Posted on 18 November, 2016 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire’s Old Man may have fallen, but his younger brother still smiles upon the land. He has kept a lower, more reclusive profile. He was never keen on having people stare at him all day. He sits in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Boulders and Profiles, History, Oddities, Accidents and Crazy Weather | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

2016: The 8th Annual Great Genealogy Poetry Challenge

Posted on 6 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

Each year for the past seven, genealogist bloggers have been invited to post a bit of poetry about a region, historical event, legend, or a person related to one of their ancestors. If you would like to participate, you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Carnivals and Memes, History, New Hampshire Women, Personal History, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments