Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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The Mason (Inspired by Jay W.). Could you ever imagine yourself as a bricklayer-- Or, namely, a mason or a builder? In German it is Maurer and a Mauer is a wall, And the verb is mauen--boy, they have it all tied up! But back to the point; a bricklayer builds huge things-- Walls and such, using only tiny rectangular 'cubes', Fused together with well mixed mortar. Piece by piece, each element is put in place, With, obviously, a greater plan that these small elements Will finally result in a great facade, winning praise, Delight, and an emotion of being overwhelmed. How is it that one has such patience and foresight To create these magnifiscents to inspire all those Who would not dare to attempt such creations? Frank Maurer 31 March 2025 2320 Hours.