A vintage collection of poems that travels from war-time memories to quiet rural scenes, told in voices both humorous and heartfelt.

David Magie Cory’s Poems gathers lyric glimpses of love, home, memory, and the everyday. The pieces range from festive marches and affectionate portraits to quiet meditations on family, Mother’s Day, and the passing seasons. Readers will encounter lively dialogue, playful humor, and tender moments that illuminate ordinary life with a nostalgic, melodic voice.

• Bright sifts between patriotism, home-front scenes, and personal affection.


• Rural life, family, and domestic moments captured with humor and warmth.


• Romantic and reflective poems that mix whimsy with contemplative mood.


• A blend of narrative sketches and lyric refrains that invite reading aloud.

Ideal for fans of classic verse and readers who enjoy accessible, story-telling poetry with a warm, human touch.

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