Telling It All: Collected Verses

The verses in this collection reflect selections of the authors works spanning a fifteen year period.Many verses reflect the places and times of the authors life while living in California Oregon and Florida. Some reflect places in nature and suggests a tranquil state of mind. Some reflect the works of well-known poets including Edna St. Vincent Millay Jacques Prevert Charles Bukowski Rod McKuen and John Updike. Others reflect life experiences during earlier times of the authors life travels childhood memories relationships romance love growth and subject matter which is either of interest to the author or which was motivated by the muse. A few consider social and political concerns. Some provoke thought; others evoke imagery. Much is for sheer amusement.There may be two or more verses which may not be for gentle ears.