Hugging this Rock
Hugging this Rock by Eric Chandler is a collection of poetry published by Middle West Press LLC in 2017. This 118-page book is written in English and explores themes of life and war through the lens of a pilot, parent, and outdoor sports enthusiast. Chandler’s work is infused with humor and insight, reflecting on family, country, and the complexities of finding one’s place in the world.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences in this collection, from soaring at 40,000 feet to the simple beauty of nature along a trail. The poems delve into personal reflections and broader themes, including the intersection of technology and military science. Chandler’s unique perspective offers a blend of laughter and contemplation, inviting readers to engage with the nuances of life and the passage of time.
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In a new collection of poetry about life and war as a pilot, parent, and outdoor sports enthusiast, Northeastern Minnesota author Eric “Shmo” Chandler delivers plenty in laughs and love-of family, of country, and of navigating one’s place in the world. Whether soaring at 40,000 feet, or carefully considering the flowers he encounters by the trail, his words are rich with insight and humor. Here’s one of his poems …
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“I Can Already Hear It”
Afterwards,
the flags sprouted up like flowers,
an explosion of unity.
I was old enough to know
they would tatter and fade
like the public’s passions.
The magnets that support the troops
would fall off the cars into the ditch.
A good thing would turn into a demonstration
of short attention spans.
I could already see it.
I sit at my breakfast table.
I read National Geographic and
crunch on some cereal.
I’m old enough to know that the music drifting in from the other room
won’t last.
My kids will grow up and leave home.
The piano that I don’t know how to play
will fall silent.
I can already hear it.
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