Twice a year I am asked to write and present a poem for my city. The two occasions are Memorial Day and Veterans Day. I am happy to do this and always say yes. When I was Poet Laureate of Rockland Maine (2012-2016) it fell to me to do so as part of my “official” duties. Since then, in part for lack of a sitting/serving laureate, I have continued to serv…
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