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The Pinecone
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May 2014
Bever ly Winf rey
Congratulations
emp l o y ee o f t h e mon t h
SUMMER NIGHT, RIVERSIDE
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by Sara Teasdale
In the wild soft summer darkness
How many and many a night we two together
Sat in the park and watched the Hudson
Wearing her lights like golden spangles
Glinting on black satin.
The rail along the curving pathway
Was low in a happy place to let us cross,
And down the hill a tree that dripped with bloom
Sheltered us,
While your kisses and the flowers,
Falling, falling,
Tangled in my hair...
The frail white stars moved slowly over the sky.
And now far off
In the fragrant darkness
The tree is tremulous again with bloom
For June comes back.
To-night what girl
Dreamily before her mirror shakes from her hair
This year’s blossoms, clinging to its coils?
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Sara Teadsale, an American poet, was born in 1884, but her
poetry remains modern because of its simplicity and clarity.
When Kirby’s First Monday Poetry Group meets
May 5th at 10:00 am in the Ante Room, they will
get an early start on the summer season by reading
and reciting their favorite poems about summer.
Everyone has a favorite summer memory: playing
late into the warm evening and taking a jar of
fireflies to light the way home; or floating home
after receiving a first kiss at a party or church social;
or sitting in the bright light of a summer moon and
contemplating the big questions of the universe, and
then debating the answers with yourself or a close
friend. Bring that memory and share it on May 5th.
I offer for consideration a poem by Sara Teasdale
called
Summer Night, Riverside
.
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Val Reed, First Monday Poetry Group
Beverly Winfrey is a valued employee that shows great knowledge and passion for the
culinary arts. She is dedicated to providing the residents at Kirby Pines with quality food and
service. Her positive attitude, attention to detail and work ethic is inspirational. Beverly goes
above and beyond what is expected and her contributions and efforts are greatly appreciated
by all employees within dietary.
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Patrick O’Brien, Director of Dining Services
