Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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United Columns. As a child, I was fascinated with the heads of columns; The crown of each pillar, giving it quite a distinct personality: First the Doric, a no nonsense head of squared, simple edges; Then the Ionic, knowledgeable scrolls on two of its perimeters; Lastly the Corinthian, an artistic uprising of clustered feathers. The function of a column is to uphold the structure of the protecting roof. All three superficially distinct, But their function, no matter what their appearance, Serve exactly the same, still maintaining a similar task-- To continue the shielding of that below. So is the function of the varied citizens of our land; To maintain the democratic strength and beauty of this incredible nation, Which we citizens must never forget, even with our differences. We must always realize that if we do not act in ultimate unity, This great unique experiment may become Just one more roofless Roman ruin. Frank Maurer 19 January 2024 2330 Hours.