PAMELA MACBEAN was born in Clarksburg, W.Va., USA, 1951.  Grew up in Connecticut, 
 living in New Hampshire for the last 17 years. 
 
 Pamela says, "I have been writing poetry since I was a child.  I am able to devote a great deal of time 
 to my poetry now, as I am unable to work because of a disability. The scenery here is spectacular and 
 quite an inspiration. I live on a small family farm we affectionately call "Go-Pher Wood Farm" in Dalton, 
 NH nestled in the Great North Woods in the region of the White Mountains. I was published recently in 
 the  Summer, Halloween and Holiday issues of Skyline Magazine, upcoming in 
 Time of Singing, Kaleidoscope and Poetry Depth Quarterly. A chapbook entitled
 "A Dalton View" was published in 2003.  I am a featured poet on Kookamonga Square 
 and PoetryLane.net. I am a member of the Poetry Society of New Hampshire."
 


 With Bells On
 
 A tall man walks alone
 in Lancaster.
 A yellow and brown joker's cap
 sits atop his head.
 His brown beard straggly, unkempt.
 Walks slowly, purposely,
 grasping his walking staff.
 Bells jingle on his felt hat
 as he strides along.
 
 Schizophrenic?
 Aging Vietnam Vet?
 Seen too much horror?
 Mekong Delta.  Snake grass.
 Dead babies.
 Too many trips in the 60's?
 Someone's son, Dad ?
 Our brother?  Angel or Devil?
 
 At the local grocery store
 people stare.  Shake their heads.
 But no on laughs out loud.
 With a dignity he carries himself
 in silent madness.
 
 People make way for him.
 Make way - Make way - Make way
 for the - what? - the fool?
 His piercing stare looks ahead
 or is he looking back?