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...Then what remains on earth? Our memories of him, but let there be no mistake. He does not reside in that cemetery. Therefore, as my father had wanted, I did not cry at his gravesite, I celebrated his graduation; I counted my blessings for being lucky enough to be called his son...
William Burkholder visits his father's grave.
William Burkholder's poem evokes the season of falling leaves.
William Burkholder's poem expresses a longing for greater self-awareness.
Poet William Burkholder thinks of bleached bones at the foot of the raqven's tree.
William Burkholder heads for a place of peace.
William Burkholder’s poem tells of loss and loneliness.
William Burkholder's poem is a rallying cry to those who would be free of dictatorship.
William Burkholder's poem tells of apathetic avenues and dead ends.
There is sweet solace in the words which flow from the tip of a quill, as William Burkholder confirms.
William Burkholder’s poem recommends that we find our own individual path.
William Burkholder’s poem tells of a wind-driven rage.
...He made a shotgun rendering, of a talented mind...
So begins William Burkholder’s poem which marks our violent age.
William Burkholder's poem expresses a longing that mankind should share the freedom of other animals.
William Burkholder’s brief poem creates a mood of deep sadness.
William Burkholder's angry poem demands that we should see the world as it really is.
William Burkholder's moving poem says that kindness should not be withheld at the behest of bias and blind judgement.
William Burkholder "sings'' the blues for a dead railway.
William Burkholder tells of a love as kind as an angel’s wing.
...knowing that this place, never changing, is the best beauty bestowed on my eyes...
William Burkholder's poem tells of a place and a moment where there was deep communion with Nature.
William Burkholder's poem is a memorial to those native Americans who suffered at the hands of white men.
William Burkholder has colourful memories of a sunny walking day.
William Burkholder’s evocative poem tells of the remants of a forgotten life.
William Burkholder's poem indicates that life involves constantly moving on towards the next promising peak.
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"Never too old to gorw wise,'' says William Burkholder's poem.
Water, sand and eagle bring back bright memories for William Burkholder.
William Burkholder writes of becoming the master of his fate.
William Burkholder tells of the comfort of a sand-colored cat.
William Burkholder emphasises that journey alone on the road to wisdom.
William Burkholder says that the words of a master poet are a gift, a joy, a blessing to the reader.
William Burkholder looks for enlightenment and liberation in the sky at night.
William Burkholder's poem paints a grim picture of violence and poverty.
William Burkholder offers brief but profound advice on the subject of love.
William Burkholder is grateful for being blest with the poet's gift- and aware of the responsibilites which comer with that gift.
William Burkholder's poem tells of the inspiration to lead a noble life given by a broken sword and a caring grandfather.
In this powerful lamentation William Burkholder mourns the death of his father.
William Burkholder wrote this poem shortly after the trial and conviction of Saddam Hussein.
William Burkholder's poem concerns the achingly sad consequence of drug addiction.
In William Burkholder's poem a message of longing flies on the wind to an absent lover.
In this three-line poem William Burkholder challenges modern life.
William Burkholder's poem celebrates the walk of life on this good Earth.
William Burkholder’s poem tells of Slumber’s kingdom.
William Burkholder’s poem spotlights the terrible ultimate consequence of addiction.
William Burkholder brings a tribute in verse to the Vancouver poet Marc Creamore.
William Burkholder’s poem celebrates an inseparable bond.
Wooded paths bring back memories for William Burkholder.
William Burkholder’s poem is a celebration of love and sensuality.
William Burkholder’s short poem celebrates the full beauty of Nature.
What is it that mesmerizes poet William Burkholder?
After visiting his son W B Burkholder critically analyses himself.
William Burkholder’s poem suggests that a minor name change could bring a whole new meaning to one of North America’s most visited natural attractions.
William Burkholder plucks a poem from the fire of creative thought.
William Burkholder’s poem tells the heartfelt tale of a survivor.
William Burkholder remind us that our freedom was assured by those who lie in granite gardens.
William Burkholder's poen delineates the esssence of truth.
Being out in the wind and rain bring a sense of oneness with Nature to William Burkholder.
William Burkholder’s poem emphasises the importance of love.
William Burkholder says the rose contains the spirit of love.
William Burkholder calls for belief to replace suspicion.
William Burkholder tells of seeking a natural wisdom.
William Burkholder’s poem celebrates the saving grace of dreams.
William Burkholder’s poem highlights the madness of many a life.
William Burkholder’s poem encapsulates the sadness of autumn.
William Burkholder tells of a foolish love affair.
William Burkholder's poem encapsulates a warning to those who pollute the Earth.
...Why must we be made to walk as the turtle, when we are the Elk, the Fox, and the Buffalo?...
William Burkholder’s poem tells of the pain of an oppressed people.
William Burkholder's poem is charged with the electricity of young love.
William Burkholder’s poem expresses the joy which greets the coming of Spring.
William Burkholder’s evocative poem conjures up a picture of peaceful fertile plenty.
William Burkholder’s poem brings insane news of a world gone mad.
William Burkholder's brief poem is a mighty tribute to a fine man, his father.
William Burkholder’s poem is filled with the tears of regret of a son who failed to communicate with his father.
A failed love affair can bring a sense of freedom, says William Burkholder's poem.
William Burkholder writes of avoiding frustration and gaining control of one's life.
William Burkholder’s poem express the keen desire that we should be able to appreciate the natural wonders which surround us.
William Burkholder recalls the joy of riding his first bike.
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The call of Spring entices William Burkholder into the great outdoors.
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In this poem William Burkholder requests comfort and information from a stable source.
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William Burkholder’s poem captures rapidly evaporating memories.
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Some “toys’’ are not for the exploring fingers of young children, as William Burkholder’s poem reveals.
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William Burkholder is enraptured by the wondrous light of a full moon.
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What will poets write about in these sad days when men are dying in war, asks William Burkholder?
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William Burkholder’s poem resonates with the bold
bright tones of the saxophone.
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William Burkholder’s poem expresses a firm resolve to strive to reach a plateau of serenity.
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William Burkholder’s poem conveys the magic of a tiny fresh-water lagoon.
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William Burkholder's brief poem captures the feel of a tourist resort in winter.
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William Burkholder writes about the force which dives the
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William Burkholder's poem says that we can escape from ego's self-serving tower into enlightenment.
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William Burkholder seeks poetic inspiration from nature’s marvelous abundance.
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William Burkholder experiences the chill of winter on an empty boardwalk.
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William Burkholder’s poem is an urgent plea for faith in peace.
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William Burkholder pauses to allow the ephemeral song of the whippoorwill into his soul.
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William Burkholder’s poem captures the solemn mood of the month of October.
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William Burkholder longs to be of clear mind, immune to the insistent calls of earthly pleasures.
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William Burkholder’s poem expresses the urge to seek a higher path, rather than dragging one’s feet in the valley bottom.
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William Burkholder's poem suggests we go stampeding towards a truth we cannot find.
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William Burkholder's poem expresses a longing for the simple life.
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William Burkholder’s poem urges us to sympathy for those at the bottom of the human pile.
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William Burkholder's poem emphasises that, like it or not, we are all affected by the world's troubles.
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William Burkholder writes of a seemingly mundane decision which has a deep significance.
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William Burkholder's poem emphasises that we are all shackled by time and the requirements of social compliance.
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William Burkholder's poem suggests we can learn from the busy honey bee.
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William Burkholder envies children at play with the garden wagon which he built.
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William Burkholder's poem enfolds a sombre mystery.
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William Burkholder's poem does no favours to meat-eaters.
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William Burkholder’s poem is an intense plea for self-understanding.
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William Burkholder expresses in verse why painting excites him.
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Our lives are resplendent with inherited blessings, says William Burkholder's poem.
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In William Burkholder's poem a locket holds a beckoning invitation.
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William Burkholder's poem reminds us that it is our duty to contribute to the world.
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William Burkholder's poem wishes the blessings of Nature upon you.
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William Burkholder finds poetry in a phone booth.
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William Burkholder's poem raises the question as to whether panhandlers are what they seem to be.
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William Burkholder's poem affirms that there are many ways of assessing character.
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William Burkholder's poem is an acknowledgment that discovering the truth about ourselves is no easy task.
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William Burkholder's poem tells of a ghost from centuries ago.
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William Burkholder's poem tells of a ghostly agony.
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...O how blessed it would be if we could find the forbidden fruits of peace...
William Burkholder's poem expresses the feelings of a good man in a bad age.
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Silence meets an uncaring ear, says William Burkholder.
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"Is it so hard to understand the malady of Man?'' asks William Burkholder in this poem.
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William Burkholder's poem tells of the last grim fall of the condemned.
This wonderful poem by William Burkholder tells of a gentle summons to our true home.
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William Burkholder writes of the welcoming doorstep that we all hope to reach.
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In delirium's tower there are flashing, flashing, flashing lights, shards of blood-stained glass...
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Columbus turns a blind eye on the characters in William Burkholder's street-scene poem.
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There's a mystery in William Burkholder's poem which compels you to invent your own story.
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Even in the best of men the moral compass can be broken. But compasses can be repaired, as William Burkholder's poem reveals.
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William Burkholder brings a turbulent poem to match these turbulent times.
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William Burkholder cries out for an understanding that we humans all share a need for fair play.
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William Burkholder's poem highlights the plight of people on a blighted island.
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William Burkholder, writing from personal experience, brings words of great comfort.
William Burkholder pays homage to his beloved companion.
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William Burkholder's poem reminds us never to forget those innocent babes who become war victims.
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Those shoeshine refugees have memories, as William Burkholder reveals in this haunting poem.
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William Burkholder's poem tells of the greatest of all treasures.
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William Burkholder's poem tells of the sad life of a young girl who has experienced better days.
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William Burkholder’s poem calls for a stand to be taken against self-serving egotists.
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William Burkholder's poem advises that trust should never be placed in fallible man.
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William Burkholder's poem acknowledges that we have much to learn from our grandfathers.
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Let us make love in the rain
Rather than cry in it...
William Burkholder's poem advises us to harvest life's happiness.
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William Burkholder's poem rejoices in the wonder of simply being alive.
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Each kiss, each smile is everything to someone fighting for life.
William Burkholder tells of the inspiration which leads to survival.
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William Burkholder's poem tells of the joy to be seen through the windows of the soul.
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Are we mere flotsam adrift on a sea of insanity, muses poet William Burkholder.
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William Burkholder tells a tasty tale concerning a man with a great hunger.
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Let me rise above my materialistic want...
William Burkholder's poem expresses a longing for the higher path.
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William Burkholder wonders whether actions change the nature of the soul.
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...The dark doorway beckons,
The eight steps call...
But where do those eight steps lead? William Burkholder's poem conjures up an intriguing scene.
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Dust, smoke... William Burkholder muses on the ephemeral nature of life.
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William Burkholder tells of a river that flows with the tears of nations.
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William Burkholder's poem is a plea for enlightenment.
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William Burkholder's poem is a reassurance that wings can be shared, that the afflicted can still soar.
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William Burkholder's poem emphasises that victory is not won by force of arms.
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We hide behind masks instead of revealing our true selves, says William Burkholder.
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...In 66 a round came in
his name was on it
now he's on
the wall..
William Burkholder's poem concerns young American heroes - and lessons that are never learned.
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...In a marble garden,
Too many names to count...
William Burkholder honours those who gave their lives for their country.
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A gentle mist is part of Mother Nature's way of blessing a new day.
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Pity for the man with the color blind heart and soul, says poet William Burkholder.
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A midnight fishing trip brings the hope of continued serenity to William Burkholder.
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William Burkholder's poem brings words of real worth.
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Memories of lakeside boyhood days bring tears to the poet's eye.
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William Burkholder's poem muses on the meaning of those lives sacrificed on the beaches of Normandy.
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William Burkholder's poem illuminates the bonuses of advancing age.
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William Burkholder's poem expresses a longing for the time before the pristine valleys were flooded.
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William Burkholder's poem suggests that we should not go through life immitating the cruel bite of a pin point.
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Purple hearts beating,
they beat for us,
and what do our hearts
think of them?
William Burkholder muses on whether we pay our dues to those who risk their lives for us.
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Wiiliam Burkholder honours those black boots which have marched against fascism and maintained freedom.
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William Burkholder's poem suggests that the poet's task is to open eyes which perhaps would prefer to remain closed.
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William Burkholder's poem suggests that we should strive to achieve more than we were thought capable of achieving.
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William Burkholder's poem says that it is easier for humans to become Blue Monkeys, dragging their knuckles through the fields of war, than it is for them to raise their hands in the cause of peace.
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William Burkholder travels down long parchment trails, weaving a magical web.
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William Burkholder's poem reminds us that for some the task is to guard the gate, while others dictate affairs.
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The waning of the summer moon signals the end of boyish days, as William Burkholder's poem reveals.
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The pen forms letters...but the writer is more than his words, muses William Burkholder.
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William Burkholder tells of the terrible drum beats which signal untimely death.
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William Burkholder captures the magic moments of a summer vacation.
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...My plateau has yet to be reached,
My journey far from complete,
The climb is the thing,
The effort to reach it...
William Burkholder's poem goes to the heart of one of life's greatest truths.
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William Burkholder's poem evokes the mystery of night-time.
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...Such is the way of things,
Illuminations shine,
At different intensities
Unbalanced.
But lit never the less...
William Burkholder seeks assurances from those who wallow in affliction.
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William Burkholder's concern is that the memories of brave men should not die.
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The pot,
Racism.
The spoon,
Indifference.
William Burkholder’s poem concerns the most unsavoury of all soups.
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William Burkholder's poem brings the encouraging thought that painful experiences can help us to grow and bloom.
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My room with no corners,
My lovely white jacket,
Buttoned and strapped in the back.
William Burkholder's poem describes a living nightmare.
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There's comfort at day's end in the ocean's kiss as William Burkholder's poem reveals.
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...Alas, I am numb,
Numb to life's way,
Old hat, worn shoe,
Crumpled bed, Tis I, tis me, aye me...
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Those eyes...uncaringly cold.
William Burkholder paints a chilling picture of a mind beyond feeling.
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One cannot continue to hate
without it turning in on itself,
and destroying the fibers of the soul.
Here's a heart-felt message for a troubled world from poet William Burkholder.
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...Dramatic scenes all wanting a close up... The poet just shakes his head, as William Burkholder reveals.
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William Burkholder's poem conveys the security of childhood.
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William Burkholder’s poem marvels at the ability of love to shatter the silence of loneliness.
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William Burkholder finds himself experiencing sober and uplifting thoughts when he visits his father's grave for the first time.
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...We climbed out of the old red and white station wagon and headed for the beach. I stepped on to the sand and I immediately started crying. The sand was extremely hot for my young feet.
Dad, hearing my cries came and scooped me up into his big powerful arms. I stopped crying and a smile came over my face.
For me, this was special moment, you see. My father had a problem with his legs and hips. When he was boy, he had been hit by a car...
Poet William Burkholder, this time working in prose, paints a lyrical portrait of a special day, and a very special father.
William Burkholder asks a challenging question about the way we view the world.
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People,
Friends,
Enemies,
Loved ones...
Stitched through time.
To weave our garments of life,
Our glories,
Our mistakes...
William Burkholder's poetry lays bare the truths of human life. For nore of his words do please click on North American Dreaming in the menu on his page.
William Burkholder imagines life as a meandering ever-rolling stream.
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Our freedom lies in granite gardens, in the tears and lament of wives and daughters, says William Burkholder in this powerful poem.
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...We who write, who sing, who pray for peace and epiphany...
Let us all continue to dream my friends...
William Burkholder muses on the power of words.
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William Burkholder's poem highlights the protective nature of love.
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The true wonder of this world is to be found in something as simple, and complex, as a feather, as William Burkholder reveals.
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My deliverance,
Aye my blessing.
To see, and be here now!
William Burkholder celebrates the joy of being where there are mountain skies.
William Burkholder's poem reveals that our contacts with other people paint the canvas of our lives.
...Today I sit and write,
Today I fight the fight...
To keep the juices flowing a writer must write, as William Burkholder demonsrates so vividly.
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...O, that the great dances, the great songs will be sung again!
At the lodges and fires burning high into native skies!
That our young will never forget the tree that bore them,
The river that washed them,
And the wilds that fed them!...
William Burkholder's poem imagines the burning, indomitable thoughts of a Native American woman.
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...So yes I have seen the result of bad judgment, I have felt the wrath and consequence of my misbegotten ideals, of pride and greed, laziness and sloth, addiction, and pain, Peripherals all. Lessons, humbler's.
Insights to grip; my locked grasp on this simple thing...
Hold on tight to Angels' wings, William Burkholder advises.
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The grains bow down to sower's tree
to thank her for her grace
to adorn this land of wheat and grain
this field of golden lace
William Burkholder's poem captures the fruitful triumph of a field of grain in high summer.
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Spring frogs, peepers,
Serenading the trees,
Serenading the breeze,
Serenading me...
William Burkholder's joyfull poem heralds the arrival of Spring.
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William Burkholder encapsulates a brilliant truth in this five-line poem.
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Eight steps lead William Burkholder to a dark, beckoning doorway.
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...Those black boots,
Yes I remember,
Counting them in flag draped coffins;
U.S.A. stamped on the bottom,
Black and bloodied,
Strong and sturdy still....
William Burkholder's powerful poem is a tribute to the free democratic men who wore those boots.
...And we the poets,
With pen in hand,
Write of all things,
Except the deaths of our fellow man,
Our comrades, enemies, innocents too!...
In these troubling times poets can reveal the big lies, as William Burkholder's powerful poem confirms.
William Burkholder writes of one of nature's joys, a sight to quicken the heart and raise the spirits.
...O spiritual I, Let me rise above my
Materialistic want and lust of worldly wares...
William Burkholder's poem tells of our journey's task.
...And in due time,
All too soon,
I shall be as the dust,
Particulate...
William Burkholder, in philosophic mood, reflects on the fate that awaits us.
William Burkholder's poem recalls idyllic days.
A spool of thread in the right hands can do wonders, says William Burckholder in this well-woven poem.
