A letter from Ann Twist

Ray has been writing poetry for many years, but started writing more in 1998, after I retired and had time to type them up for him. It has been a hobby that we both have enjoyed and loved to share with our family and friends.

I refer to Ray as my poem machine. He seldom misses a day writing at least one and many times as many as three. It's been such a joy to share them. For many years, before he retired, he would write just occasionally.

When our grandchildren were small, and would come to spend some time with us, he would always leave a poem for them on the table when he left for work. They always enjoyed his little stories that rhymed. Our dream is to publish a children's book.

We have enjoyed compiling and sharing them. My favorites are his spiritual ones, but he has some wonderful western poems. Notice that he has some written, including some cowboys that he has named Randy, Rusty, Lefty, and Slim. We do hope that you will enjoy the ones we have put together for you.

God Bless You and Your families.

Ann Twist (B. 1926 D 2011)