J Patrick Lewis The Poetry of US

 https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/j-patrick-lewis J. Patrick Lewis is the editor, of  The Poetry of US, that I had the honor to be requested by Patrick to write a poem about ARKANSAS for this wonderful "Coffee table book." Make a wonderful gift throughout the year.

 https://submarinestories.blogspot.com/2017/0https://submarinestories.blogspot.com/2017/04/al-konetzni-jr.html4/al-konetzni-jr.html

I just received this special book review from "Big AL the Sailor's Pal." Thank you Sir.

30 March 2017

Dear Mary,

I just finished reading “Heroes Beneath the Waves”! What a wonderful tribute to our Submarine Veterans and Our Greatest Generation!!
You have collected a wonderful assortment of submarine stories that truly tell the “rest of the story.” Thank you so very much!
The importance of your book rest in the fact that those American Sailor were able to tell their “story.” Your book completes the vivid history of our Submarine Force.
Thanks so much for your most wonderful efforts. Please know that your book
has been a highlight of my association with SubVets of WWII over so many years.

Warm regards & thanks so much,

Al Konetzni, JR,
Vice Admiral, US NAVY (Retired)

The Poem, "Windows."

 https://davidlharrison.wordpress.com/category/mary-nida-smith/page/4/

 https://www.audible.com/pd/Heroes-Beneath-the-Waves-Audiobook/B01ATPCEJU

Christmas Arrangements - Table Center Pieces.

 Christmas arrangements when you live in the county - you create your own by using dried weeds and grasses and a little paint. Enjoy!

Sorry, I goofed, this was suppose to have been posted on -Nida Crafts and Recycling.

 

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Halloween Poems for Kids

 Halloween Poems 2020

Witches love ditches                          Knock Knock                              Beware of Jack-o- Lanterns

Where they hide                                trick or treat                               with bright shiny eyes

From boys and girls                            we are at the door                       sitting near the door

 Until they pass by                              Witches and monsters                  old mean witches

They jump out swirling                       open if you dare                               turned kids into pumpkins

Around and around                            © Mary Nida Smith                                then,

Taking them for a ride                                                                                             fly away carrying

 © Mary Nida Smith                                                                                                      bags of candy                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                              or a kid or two.

                                                                                                                                                  © Mary Nida Smith