Poems of the Soul and Proverbs

Sometime ago my sister Peggy said that she would like to have a copy of my poems if I ever printed them. I have written a few through the years as sort of a personal expression to myself. Some of the poems included here go all the way back to my teenage years. Most were rather crudely written, so I have tried to polish them up a little for this presentation. Part of them had been put together in a theme binder for family and friends. One of them, "I Saw Him Standing there (Or, The Old Gospel Preacher)," was featured in The Sword and Staff publication. It was well received, and many requested the free copies made available suitable for framing. Thus encouraged by the reception of this poem, and with others strongly suggesting that other poems that I had written be printed, this little book is forthcoming. The poems are primarily religious in nature, and most have their roots in special meaning to me. They might be of some interest and value to you. Here they are. Along with these poems of the soul, making up this little volume, are several hundred proverbial sayings that I have written. The Book of Proverbs in the Bible has always had a special appeal to me. I remember the first time that I read it as a youngster. My immediate reaction was, "Wow! This is great!" Truth expressed in a select number of choice words has a special appeal. It gets and holds our attention. It helps in remembering the truth (and incorporating it into our lives). So, here is a little book of poems and proverbs that ponders, praises, and preaches (and even prods). May it serve a good purpose as you read it.