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New verse from Poet of the People a remarkable gem of brevity

Hershel Harmon give Public reading of "When Pharmacies Become Fruit Stands" at Circle R
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Hershel David Harmon, Columbia, KY, the Poet of the People, has a new work out.

It speaks to our times and is a remarkable gem of brevity.


The poem is entitled "When Pharmacies become Fruit Stands."

Harmon gave an impromptu reading of the work at the Circle R on Wednesday, July 12, 2006.

It was well received.

It goes like this:

When Pharmacies Become Fruit Stands

By Hershel David Harmon

When the asphalt jungles are plowed under,
When the pharmacies become fruit stands,
and when unrighteous buttocks are kicked,
Then there will be peace in the valley for me.

To see listing of links to other Hershel Harmon works, including Studebaker Hawk with Tennesse Plates; The Columbia Square with photos of the author, Click Here.


This story was posted on 2006-07-15 06:21:46
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Hershel Harmon reading When Pharmacies Become Fruit Stands



2006-07-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo CM staff. HERSHEL DAVID HARMON, (HDH) Columbia's Poet of the People, read his latest verse, When Pharmacies Become Fruit Stands at the Circle R recently. The poem was well received by those present. HDH is pictured standing in front of a few of the wonderful old black and white photographs of historical scenes which CR owners David and Eva Rigney have begun to add to the restaurant decor.
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