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Decoration Day – Anticipating Peace in a Poem from Frank Carleton Nelson
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Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day, in the United States, is a day for remembering. It’s about recognizing those who gave everything defending, protecting and guarding our country. Today, I am sharing a poem from Frank Carleton Nelson. Nelson was a traveling salesman and resident of my community who made a name for himself…
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Thanksgiving Day, a Poem by Frank Carleton Nelson
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I am really excited to shared this poem, Thanksgiving Day, with you on, well… Thanksgiving Day. It was written by Auburn, Indiana author, Frank Carleton Nelson and appeared in his 1933 compilation called The Evening Hour. As I shared earlier in the week, I first learned about Nelson when I was writing, Legendary Locals…
