I found
my place
in Tilbury Town
where
Robinson grew and
gained renown
and penned
his poems
of life and pain
of small town
folks
in
rural Maine.
I love my little town. Gardiner, Maine was the boyhood home of poet Edward Arlington Robinson who used it as the inspiration for many poems set in his fictional American “Tilbury Town“. This little community on the Kennebec River has been my home the last 25 years. I grew up in the Midwest, which I still hold near and dear…but the hardworking and caring people that make up this community have created the ideal place to raise my family and build a fulfilling life that brings me so much joy.
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I love the tripping meter of this poem! What a lovely tribute to your adopted home.
I am impressed with the poem! It is true that you can keep places in your heart that you love equally but are very different. Today, I learned that you’re from the Midwest. Paula, I have so enjoyed reading your posts this March!
Your hometown seems quaint and lovely. How lucky you are to love where you live.
Your poem is amazing. I think a little Edward Arlington Robinson has rubbed off on you. Love the photo, too.
I love the rhythm and rhyme of this poem – a great tribute to EA Robinson. Glad you’ve found your place in this small town and made it your own.
My midwestern roots will always be strong, but having transplanted to New England, I love Maine as well. Thanks for sharing this poem.
How did I not know Edwin Arlington Robinson was from Maine? Thank you for sharing this slice of love for Gardiner!