ocmack

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I was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. After graduation from high school, in 1969, I enlisted in the Marine Corps. I'm a combat veteran having served in Vietnam with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines and the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines (1970-1971). I retired from the U.S. Army 1991 and also retired from the Riverside County (California) Sheriff's Department in 2011. I've been married over 49 years and am currently a resident of Ormoc City in the Philippines. I'm the father of 2 children, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. I possess an associates degree from Riverside City College and a bachelors degree from California State University, San Bernardino. For the sake of my poetry I've been writing for many years and I attempt to write rhyme (almost exclusively).

  September 2021     2 years ago

Submitted Poems 2 total

Bagpipes

Haunting sound of bagpipes played across the dial
I glanced across the pastures
green across the isle.

Elsewhere ‘cross the stony walls sheep in woolen coat
were grazing ‘cross the pastures
I...

by Owen McBride

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"...and the food to eat."

He glanced t’ward the setting sun, took a breath and sighed.
Anxiously he settled ‘cross the porch and shield his eyes.

He’d made a count of ev’rything, all the things he owed,
rising price of gasoline, columbine he...

by Owen McBride

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Enjoyable. An enjoyable method to teach some of the complexities of poetry and familiarize with some of the poets of the past.

2 years ago

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A lovely write, enjoyed the rhyme. A terrific tribute to friends, and wonderful reflection.

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