Mark Schardine

Mark Schardine is a New Jersey resident with a lifelong love of poetry, and the many pleasures it offers us. He believes that each of us is an heir to the remarkably beautiful tradition of poetry that previous generations have bequeathed to us, and which offers us insight for new paths to creativity.

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► Mark Schardine's microchap & (selected) poems are available below. Download the PDF by clicking the title.

Origami Microchap with Selected Poems

Offered and Taken

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Cover: 'Portrait of a Woman'

by Paul César Helleu

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At an Exclusive Restaurant

The waiters arrive
The lady orders champagne
Her gentleman smiles
Their romantic night begins
And no one will say a word.

Gently Convinced

Much is new for him
Since she chose to cross his path
Keep him close to her
Live as his faithful lover
Not let his thoughts wander off.

Scene at a Train Station

They slowly walk by
His new wife has grasped his hand
Speaks of their voyage
All the plans she has made and
Those whom he must leave behind.

New Priorities

Much has changed for him
Fewer nights spent on the town
His home re-designed
All actions closely observed
His lover is now his wife.

The Staff Knows Them

Soon after sunrise
As steam swirls from coffee cups
He kisses his wife
Light rain strikes the room's windows
Their door will stay closed today.

Uxorial Considerations

Her hand touches his
Velvet on his wedding ring
Gently reminds him
How she has kept her promise,
He must now of course keep his.

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