On Courting Mary after Easter in Bloomington, MN

This book of poems openly addresses and comments upon topics and themes arising in and emerging from life in the fallen world. It attempts to thoughtfully and artfully deal with these, while directly and indirectly pointing to sources of value, hope, and redemption. The latter are ultimately spiritual in nature and are gracious gifts from a loving Creator. The poems attempt to support the notion that verse is an appropriate medium for any and every topic. It invites the reader to determine whether poetry can elucidate and interpret some important life themes and events.