Rain Happens: A collection of life's happenings - Paperback

by John B. Moss (Author)

This collection of poems, written at various times over the last 25 years, represents ideas and concepts that intrigue me. As a poet, I have discovered that my muse flows best when I am immersed in creating an acrostic poem. In my writing, I strive to capture the essence of a thought in the body of the poem, then add a title as an afterthought. Some of the ideas presented are timely, some are humorous, others not so funny. You may enjoy, in a few cases, finding a double acrostic, or even a third set of alphabetic sequences within these lines. A few poems are not acrostic in nature because my muse took the liberty of expression in a more standard poetic rhythm. I kiss these words farewell, for just as the wind blows leaves hither and thither and cannot predict where they will settle, it is my hope that these poems will find a place of rest. Please enjoy them. After all, in order for grass to grow, rain has to happen.

Author Biography

Let me share with you 'My Essence' My passing is inevitable The spirit that is me The roads I've been The things I've seen I'll take them on with me. While I'm here I've much to give And share my life with you, But pass away, as all who live, Is something I must do. The trick, you see, is to accept Each day by day event as though All meaning is so evident: that Being gone is no great thing - And having shared this time with you Was in itself all that was meant For me on earth to do. John B. Moss 05/28/2006