To Life!: A Book of Poetry and Songs

From the joy of being alive through the days of falling in love, raising a family, finding faith—questioning and living it—changing, maturing, and finally facing life’s closure, this book of poetry presents it all.  Then, in case that isn’t enough, a bevy of songs are added to express life yet another way.

There is joy:  “The laughter started way down low,

                        Maybe in my great big toe—“

Contemplation:  “A wing-ed bird chirps out the first dawn call

                              And soon pink sky is flooded with the sound. . .”

Love:  “Spray bounced off the strictest cliffs,

                Coating briefly lovers’ lips”

Life’s changes:  “The emptiness

                                                the quiet space

                                The laughter gone

                                                Some  other place”

Faith:  “I am no longer my own, but Thine.

              Put me to what Thou wilt.

               Rank me with whom Thou wilt.”

And facing life’s closure:

            “Fine old house,

             We have outlived them all

            And you shall remain    

            When I am gone.

            Then you will fill again.

            You will never be alone.”

Then, after the poetry, comes music of faith and life that ends on this spirited note:

            “Kick up your heels, baby!

             Life is to be lived!

             It’ll take all you can give,

             So kick, kick, kick!

             Kick up your heels, baby!”