Chuckles

About the Book

“Wonderfully clever”, “humorous”, “original”, “entertaining”, “delightful......”

These are just a few of the accolades offered by Amazon reviewers for John Foster’s work. The poems in Chuckles, Foster’s second collection, showcase the award-winning poet’s unique sense of humor. Selected for their wit, whimsy and humorous wordplay, these poems have delighted Foster’s audiences, young and old, at readings throughout west central Florida. Ranging from limericks to comic higgledy-piggledies, Foster probes at the funny bone of human nature, aiming on each page to bring a smile or a chuckle. As an aid to the reader, there are poetry reference pages which explain the variety of verse forms used in the book. An additional feature in this volume is a “Poet’s comment” offered for each poem presented.

About the Author

Educated at Yale, Middlebury College and the Sorbonne, John Foster was a teacher and administrator at private secondary schools in the northeast. As a retiree, he has developed a passion for poetry, giving readings and workshops throughout west central Florida. A member of the Florida State Poet’s Association, Foster has won awards at both state and national levels. His work has appeared in numerous professional journals and has been anthologized by the FSPA and at Yale. John Foster’s hobbies include teaching bridge, community theater and entertainment gigs with this baritone ukulele.