Poet's Platform Column | 6 Nov. 08 by Janet Nesler | The Scioto Voice | Wheelersburg, Ohio

November Skies-Forever Dark green pines against azure skies Give perfect backdrop for trees Of magenta, gold and brown. Looking into the depth Of that cloudless sky I realize, I am seeing forever. My mind cannot perceive What must lie beyond my view. Is it what we think of as Heaven, Somewhere beyond our mortal sight, Or do the depths become a never-ending night? I wish I could convey what my soul feels, As I gaze at such a serene and beautiful Canvas created by the Master Artist Himself. I am not sure any man can fully describe The perfect picture before him, It is locked into his soul where only he can appreciate what it means to him. All tangible trappings of this earth Cannot bring the quiet thrill and appreciation Of what lies before me. . . There is only one who shares My never ending love For that sky I call Forever. Doran Conrad Blairsville, GA (Formerly of Sciotoville)   Memories of Yesterday I remember the church hayrides With the children long ago, Jumping in piles of leaves Was their fun, And sleigh riding in the snow. Neighborhood children would gather On our big porch and swing, Church was a happy time To get together and sing. Those were days of happiness With the children at home, Today I see them often I don’t really have to be alone. Great and grand children are precious Adding up as more I love each and every one of them No matter how high the score. Those days are gone forever But the memories for them and I Linger on. Times that can’t be erased from the heart From me, my daughter or son. Maybell Criswell South Point, OH   Just Be! To nourish the soul is to rest in it’s being, There is nothing to do but. . . Be! Our greatest peace comes from our being! Cherish ‘Hope’, it adds Buoyancy to the spirit; Lightness to the day. Beware of the ‘Peace Stealers” In your life. Stay calm and you will Reap a harvest of goodness; Fill your world, your life, With objects that are meaningful To you! Do choose objects and colors That make your Heart smile! Mary Woodward Wooster, OH