Tag Archives: Sam

Poem: “The Song of a River” by Sam Walter Foss

Posted on 13 September, 2016 by Janice Brown

I Hear my song of a river, Its calm and its strife; ‘Tis the song of a river, The song of a life. Afar amid benignant hills in caverns of deep shade, ‘Neath rippling arches of cool leaves, within a … Continue reading →

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The Lost Faces of World War One — Part Three

Posted on 6 June, 2016 by Janice Brown

This is the continuation of a series of stories about men who died in World War 1, and whose photographs appeared in a publication called “Our Nation’s Roll of Honor.” The original post and explanation can be found at this … Continue reading →

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Poem: "The Angel of Discontent," by Sam Walter Foss

Posted on 7 August, 2008 by Janice Brown

When the world was formed and the morning stars
  Upon their paths were sent,
The loftiest-browed of the angels … Continue reading →

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Poem: "The Tollbridge Keeper" by Sam Walter Foss

Posted on 1 August, 2007 by Janice Brown

I live here by my tollbridge
  Content, without a want,–
My bridge, that joins these mighty States,
  New … Continue reading →

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Poem: "My Properties," by Sam Walter Foss

Posted on 20 June, 2007 by Janice Brown

I own no park I keep no horse, I can't afford a stable, I have no cellar stored with wine, I set a frugal table… Continue reading →

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