Poetry, My Obsession

About the Book

Tugging the heartstrings, soothing the soul, and refreshing the mind, Poetry, My Obsession... offers readers a candid read that will make them think, smile, remember, and feel again some wonderful or long-forgotten memories. Some poems give ode to his Maker, to the seasons, to nature; others give an amusing look at life and the emotions of life; and others still give salute to the awe-inspiring faces of love and its celebrations. There are also poetic pieces that pay tribute to people and the amazing works they render to others; and other poems that show the sometimes harsh realities of life. This collection covers a cornucopia of feelings, ideas, views, and more that readers will truly find these verses personally affecting and real.

Sprinkled with vivid images and enhanced with honest sentiments, this book is a sure delight to all readers—whether adults entering the last phases of life or the youth still discovering what life has in store.

About the Author

I was born and raised in the small village of Angusville in Manitoba. Upon completion of high school, I attended the University of Manitoba, Brandon University, and University of Ottawa, graduating with a BA, BEd, MEd, and a certifi cate in Eastern Christian Studies. I hold an Education Administrator’s Level II Certifi cate and a Province of Manitoba Teaching Certifi cate. After serving in the Canadian Armed Forces for four years both in Canada and abroad with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, I was employed as a teacher/principal in the elementary and junior high grades. I am married to my wife Dolores and served or am serving in various educational and religious organizations and institutions.