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OUR TOWN . . . NORWAY

Here's this quaint little town we call Norway
In a verdant place called Maine
Like an unending song in my memory
I keep hearing its haunting refrain

There, on Main Street, stand rows of old icons
Relics, for all to see
If you listen, they'll tell you their story
Of what was, or was meant to be

It's a town that was tested by fire
And tempered in sweat, smoke and tears
But it rose up again from the ashes
To witness the passage of years

In this town, each "Hello" is a seed sown
Where friendships take root and grow
Many will last forever . . .
I just thought you'd like to know

This is our town, this place we call Norway
Let's shout out our praise loud and clear
So the folks down at Longley's and Woodman's
Can hear us and echo our cheer





SCRAP PAPER

An empty page is such a waste
When poignant thoughts could fill that space
With words that teach, uplift, inspire
When tempered with your gentle fire

Now, write your song
And sing out clear
So kindred spirits all may hear
Or write your story...tell it well
That in our hearts
Your words, may dwell


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Copyright 2008 John Governale -- poems are copyrighted by their authors