Andrew C McDonald

Joined October 2021

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Andrew McDonald was a 911 dispatcher for 30 yrs with a B.S. in Math (1985). He served as an Army officer 1985 to 1992, honorably exiting a captain.

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Tightrope
Before me it stretched A tightrope Spanning across the abyss You, my balancing pole… Blindfolded, ignorant I took you in my arms
By Andrew C McDonald12 months ago in Poets
Being There
Moon lit strolls Walks on beach Long talks deep into night A peck on the cheek A slap on the butt Sound of your breath as you sleep
By Andrew C McDonald12 months ago in Poets
You
Woven Strands Morphing from silk To hardened steel ….. Binding, loosing Pulling, releasing Chains unreal ….. Your presence
By Andrew C McDonald12 months ago in Poets
Ant Farm
As ant is to man Scurrying below notice So man is to God
By Andrew C McDonald12 months ago in Poets
Peasant Wealth
Peasant shack, thatch roof Yet full of wealth, vast riches Amassed in the coin of love
By Andrew C McDonald12 months ago in Poets
Reality?
In bounds of story Imaginary reader Is the true fiction
By Andrew C McDonald12 months ago in Poets
Fledgling
Sheltered, protected Kept safe in nest of their love Fed from their own mouths …… Raised with tender care Yet tempered with consequence
By Andrew C McDonald12 months ago in Poets
Surveillance
My life on a slide Smeared on electronic glass Big Brother watches The basic idea for this senryu came from dialog in Paul Stewart - Iconoclast review of Frank Ferdinand latest album. Check it out at the link below and give a listen to a track or three on his Spotify link.
By Andrew C McDonald12 months ago in Poets
Deeds in the dark
In dark of night Under cover of clouds Neath a waning moon Deeds are committed Foul, heinous, vicious Deeds of which we daren’t speak
By Andrew C McDonaldabout a year ago in Poets
Prodigal
Lavishly he spends Giving freely of his warmth Slips away each night 🌞🌝🌒🌓🌔🌕🌝🌞 He returns each morn Greeted with rejoicing love
By Andrew C McDonaldabout a year ago in Poets
Crocheted to Death
I crocheted a loop Stitching with needles of pain My noose of yarns spun
By Andrew C McDonaldabout a year ago in Poets
Where Am I?
Set off on a trip to find myself No matter where I looked.. I wasn’t there Headed to the Outback… Checked under every bush
By Andrew C McDonaldabout a year ago in Poets

Andrew C McDonald

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Tightrope

Being There

You

Ant Farm

Peasant Wealth

Reality?

Fledgling

Surveillance

Deeds in the dark

Prodigal

Crocheted to Death

Where Am I?

Achievements (2)