My poems are written for and about the people who mean the most to me, family and friends. From the adventurous days of our childhood through our golden years, we have shared the many joys life offers. The bonds we have make it easy to put thoughts to paper. There are insightful poems about family, respect, and love. The chapter on fun and games will help you remember the happiness we all enjoyed as we grew. Several of the poems will invoke your thought processes; maybe you share similar ideas, or better yet, you can improve on them. Special occasions, birthdays, Christmas, and other holidays will warm your heart. There are numerous poems with a patriotic theme including my favorite, "A Date with Destiny," recalling the great teamwork during the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. May you enjoy these poems and remember your own special family, friends, and fun.