Blue Ridge Sunsets

Non-poets need love too! We may not have the mechanics of a Whitman or the insights of a Dickinson or the intrigue of a Poe but onward we try crafting our own brand of the art of poetry. Blue Ridge Sunsets strikes at the sensitivities of the 'everypoet' touching upon the elements of what moves each of us perhaps not as eloquently as the greats of literature but nonetheless real. Read on!Inside are some ninety-nine poems most of which rhyme (heaven forbid!) though an honest attempt was made with each poem to avoid forced rhymes. Elements included are those of love loss sadness gain triumph frustration joy God eternity humor reminiscence and wisdom. I try to avoid esoterica as such tend to annoy if not beguile most of us. These are straight-from-the-heart poems presented in simple language and imagery. I hope you enjoy these poems and find some level of connection with each.