Up in Maine: Stories of Yankee Life Told in Verse

Download or read book Up in Maine: Stories of Yankee Life Told in Verse written by Holman Day and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-19 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Up in Maine: Stories of Yankee Life Told in Verse' by Holman Day is a charming and nostalgic collection of poems that capture the essence of life in rural Maine. With a keen eye for detail and a deep love for his subject matter, Day weaves together stories of the hardworking people, the rugged landscape, and the unique culture of Maine. Here's an excerpt from one of the poems featured 'Cy Nye, Prevaricator': "Thunder, how he'll lie! / Never has to stop and think—never has to try / Says he had a settin' hen that acted clean possessed / Says a kag o' powder couldn't shake her off her nest."