Stepping Through Time
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Painting by Sandra M. Haight, of The Hasbrouck House at George Washington's Headquarters, Newburgh, NY, reproduced from a postcard reference. It served as Washington's Headquarters during the last years of the Revolutionary War and was where he signed the Proclamation of Peace in 1783, ending the Revolutionary War.
Stepping Through Time
There on my wall...my painting of his home...
a piece of history from long ago.
I contemplate the image and at once,
as in a foggy dream, he steps outside
into my space, his hand outstretched to mine.
We dance the minuet; he bows to me
with brocade coat and white cravat of lace;
a tall, impressive man in powdered wig
and soft, bright twinkle in his eyes of blue.
I wonder if he knows I live within
this town where his headquarters was back then;
how celebrated was his presence here
and how I so admire and studied him,
who spent his time here in my town as our
First President of the United States.
George Washington twirls me around again...
kisses my hand as I with curtsy smile.
And then, at once, he glides back in his home.
I often think if he came back again
how he'd resolve the chaos of our times,
his spirit having witnessed from above
all the disastrous choices leaders made,
and start from fresh with love-of-country heart...
begin again with 'gifts of hindsight' start.
January 23, 2017
Contest: Who Would You Bring Back In A Heartbeat
Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger
Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2017
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