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  • Decoration Day – Anticipating Peace in a Poem from Frank Carleton Nelson

    Decoration Day – Anticipating Peace in a Poem from Frank Carleton Nelson

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    Chad Gramling

    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…

  • Thankfulness; A Poem by Frank Carleton Nelson

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    Chad Gramling

    Thankfulness was written by Auburn, Indiana author, Frank Carleton Nelson and appeared in his 1927 compilation called Along Life’s Road. It’s the first of two poems by Nelson I am sharing this week. I first learned on FC Nelson when I was writing my book, Legendary Locals of Auburn. In short order, I had…

  • Poetry: Battlelines

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    Chad Gramling

    “You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, and the LORD will be with you.” ~2 Chronicles 20:17 In my…