To Life!

From the joy of being alive through the days of falling in love, raising a family, finding faith questioning and living in 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!