Nan's Morsels

	*Poetry from the Generations*



Poetry by Velma M. Carlson
	(Photo circa 1980) Clarence & Velma Carlson Bena and Nana	Memories in Nana's own words (They say much more than mine ever could) I was born in Aroostook County in the town of Caribou, Maine. I lived on the East Presque Isle Road, and I long to go back again. I went to the Hardison School when I was growing up, and then to Caribou High School. It was hard when the weather was rough. *I miss the Aroostook River and the potatoes we du*g in the fall. I remember the beautiful blossoms, a wonderful sight, I recall. I miss old friends from caribou, so many have passed away – but, I have so many memories that I treasure day by day. The “Evergreen Cemetery” up on South Main Street – My mom and dad are resting there; and I know some day we’ll meet. I love the town where I was born in dear old “Aroostook County, Maine – and I always hope that some day I can go back again.
Nana's Poetry (in mostly chronological order) My Book of Memories *My Home* I Like to Think Yesterday My First Day in School The Old Apple Tree *The Old Balm of Gilead Tree* The Old Tin Tub *Memories of Bun* *Father and Friend* Away In Memoriam (1938) Don't Complain (1947) *Only a Boy* *My Sailor Son* *The Legionnaires* *Thinking of You Marshall* *A Prayer for Peace* *Remember Mama* My Mother (1967) Memory of Mother (1967) Mother (1967) *In Memoriam to Mother* *Tell Me Why* The Little Christmas Tree To You in the Hospital The Little White House *The Little Red House* A Holiday Prayer *Pojken the Pug* Jennie the Poodle *Koko and Struppi* In My Memories Let Me (1987) If He Were Here *Sweet Sleep* (1987) *Sixty-five Years* How Can I Forget (1987) Alone (1987) *Trying Hard* *Wishing* In Sympathy (1987) My Dream (1987) Sweet Dreams (1987) *Sweet Memory* Coming Home (1988) Grand-daughter Chris To Chris (1990) Morning Dove (1990) Milne Gert (1990) Songs of Mother (1991) *Their Prayers* *Thinking of You* *She Loved Me* *Senior Citizens* *Take Time* *Years*






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