Ballads and Bedtime Stories

<p><em>Ballads and Bedtime Stories</em>--a collection of song lyrics and short stories you might keep on your nightstand.</p><p>Standing on the shoulders of giants like Aesop and Dr. Seuss Michael Dustin Youree seeks to shine a light <em>Where the Sidewalk Ends</em> and bring <em>The Velveteen Rabbit </em>to life.</p><p>With these poems and tales he hopes to inspire the Charlie and Alice in all of us as we taste the chocolates of wonder. The golden ticket of life is already yours. These words are merely magic beans.</p><p>Gazing at the heavens that dreamer in him whispers to the one in you: Look for the Easter eggs.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Ballads and Bedtime Stories</em> present nine extraordinarily unique tales you'll want to consider again and again. <em>Snoozing Suzy and the Stew</em> is a moment of whimsy with a surprise. <em>Lullaby </em>is a loving embrace sent across separation. <em>Allegory of the Maze</em> is a pledge to live your best life even in difficulty. <em>Allegory of the Caveman</em> presents a parable on the pursuit of knowledge. <em>O Captain (Part 2)</em> is contemplation on our fears. <em>Wily Johnny's Journey to Space</em> is a playful treatise on adventure. And 3 more.</p>