"My Poems, My Beliefs," is a poem book and a collection of thoughts in one book. "My Poems" is a reflection of one person's experience as they go through the so called "Golden Years." It is a time that requires a lot of patience and adjustments, sometimes by other people. These poems show the brighter side of aging and most definitely the humorous point of view. There are also poems that all can relate to about our everyday life. "My Beliefs" are just that. They are thoughts, summations and general evaluations on various subjects. Some you may agree with and find merit and some you may not. Everyone has their own thoughts and beliefs, but by reading these you may find you have a list of your very own. "My Poems, My Beliefs" offers the reader many hours of pleasant reading and a thought-provoking experience.

"Erasing The Orange Line," is the sequel to the previous book, "The Orange Line." This book is a continuation of their lives, their hopes and dreams after the Championship Football Game in their senior year. Views about segregation changed for some and because of that change, many lives improved. Experience the fun and laughter; the heartbreak and sadness encountered by the troubled years of nineteen fifty and nineteen fifty-one. After graduation, decisions had to be made by young adults concerning their future, but because of the draft their plans took second place to the war in Korea. It was very difficult to plan a future with the Korean Conflict in full swing, therefore, for some, it was just better to volunteer for the service and complete your duty before making plans for the future. Jimmy Ray, (Fatso) and Sammy elected to put their plans on hold and go ahead and enlist in their chosen branch of service. Both were sent to Korea after basic training, where their paths crossed many times. This was a lasting friendship that lasted until tragedy struck because of a war that was not called a war.

"Erasing The Orange Line," is the sequel to the previous book, "The Orange Line." This book is a continuation of their lives, their hopes and dreams after the Championship Football Game in their senior year. Views about segregation changed for some and because of that change, many lives improved. Experience the fun and laughter; the heartbreak and sadness encountered by the troubled years of nineteen fifty and nineteen fifty-one. After graduation, decisions had to be made by young adults concerning their future, but because of the draft their plans took second place to the war in Korea. It was very difficult to plan a future with the Korean Conflict in full swing, therefore, for some, it was just better to volunteer for the service and complete your duty before making plans for the future. Jimmy Ray, (Fatso) and Sammy elected to put their plans on hold and go ahead and enlist in their chosen branch of service. Both were sent to Korea after basic training, where their paths crossed many times. This was a lasting friendship that lasted until tragedy struck because of a war that was not called a war.

"My Poems, My Beliefs," is a poem book and a collection of thoughts in one book. "My Poems" is a reflection of one person's experience as they go through the so called "Golden Years." It is a time that requires a lot of patience and adjustments, sometimes by other people. These poems show the brighter side of aging and most definitely the humorous point of view. There are also poems that all can relate to about our everyday life. "My Beliefs" are just that. They are thoughts, summations and general evaluations on various subjects. Some you may agree with and find merit and some you may not. Everyone has their own thoughts and beliefs, but by reading these you may find you have a list of your very own. "My Poems, My Beliefs" offers the reader many hours of pleasant reading and a thought-provoking experience.