At some point in my recent years, I began to think about getting older, what it's like and how to handle it. If I encountered health problems, regardless of the severity, I really needed to try to laugh, smile, and see the lighter side. This sure isn't easy to do, especially with pain. I decided to write aging poetry and attempt to poke humor wherever possible. Hopefully, my aging poetry will help others.

It was during my high school years that I began to write poetry. Each poem reflects a first hand experience or thought, my love for Mother Nature, the seasons, my deep faith, family, friends, pets, holidays, etc. This partial collection is a celebration of my individual point of view. Most of my verses are written in meter and rhyme which reflects my love and study of music. Why do I write poetry? I love to work with words, preserve an experience and express a conviction I have. I don't seem to be able to write obscure, subtle poetry, but instead mine are uncluttered, imaginative and straightforward. My poetry reflects my lifetime and my values. I hope these poems will remind you of many of your life experiences, things you did, saw, or remember. Relax, reflect and enjoy my poetry.