This book is a collection of poems and songs written by the author, who was a professor of English and a prolific writer of poetry. The poems cover a wide range of topics, from nature and love to philosophy and politics. They are notable for their use of rhyme and meter, and for their accessibility to readers of all ages. Poetry lovers, scholars of literature, and anyone interested in writing will find this book a delightful read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.