Poetry is the most expressive of the various forms of the written language. It allows one to describe events, experiences, people and emotions in an imaginative manner. The poems in this anthology illustrate the writer’s belief that the natural world and the emotions of the individual are interconnected. That the rhythm and imagination within the mind of the individual is inherent within the forces, the beauty of the physical world. The author believes that poetry, expressed in simplistic words can lift the heart, cause old romances to live again and transpose oneself into the natural world as a participant, not just an observer.
Author Jerry Edwards has been an avid reader of all of types of literature his entire life. As a businessperson, he was an accomplished executive in the field of retail Home Improvement. His love of the written word has been his passion. Throughout his lifetime, he has written short stories and poetry for his own enjoyment. At the age of 80, and encouraged by family members, he decided to publish a book of poetry. The 49 poems that he has selected for this book reflect his personal favorites. These poems illustrate experiences of life, coupled with the beauty and grandeur of the natural world.