ADIRONDACK RAILROADS
Forests hide history,
Old grades degrade as we see…
New highways built
For new money spilt,
Consigning trains to memory.
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But the North Creek to Tahawus line,
Is restored and running fine…
Wood products, stone
And garnet hone
The edges of rails redefined!
–Jonathan Caswell
WARM WEATHER SIGNS
Yellow bags by the highway,
Work release prisoners’ high day…
Getting fresh air
Showing they care,
Sure beats being locked up on Friday!
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Sweet warbles of robins and redwings
With street lights on all night they sing…
But when do they sleep
And schedules keep,
With lights always on and shining?
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All clothing for women and men,
Begins disappearing again…
The losing of layers
An answer to prayers,
Of those who enjoy the watching!
–Jonathan Caswell
By the Mighty Mumford 