Robert Demaree- Two Poems

Thanksgiving 2006

Grandkids on scooters

Sidewalks empty at Twin Lakes

Thanksgiving morning

A little past eight

Wife and daughters up cooking

Scent of sage, fresh thyme

Thanksgiving 2014

Detroit Lions football

Red pepper strips while we wait

Turkey out at three

Mother’s recipe

Turkey with oyster stuffing

Many years ago

Grandchildren chatter

Football, soccer, Disney World

I watch quietly.

Robert Demaree is the author of three book-length collections, including After Labor Day (2014) published by Beech River Books. He presents poetry readings, seminars and workshops in North Carolina (October through June) and New England (June through October).