Treasury of American Folk Poetry

This treasury is a collection of lyric poems and some of my college poetry, which I have written and put together in this simple book.

The lyric poems are songs, which discuss all aspects of the American lifestyle.

I have composed music for most of them even though all of it may not be written down.

I start with ordinary social gatherings and expand into the joys and lulls of love and romance.

I sing to the people of America and anyone else who will listen.

I write about some different types of music that personify our culture.

I try to give some cheer to the depressed and sing about growing up in Southern California.

Sometimes it is just a song in passing about someone I have known or simply care about.

This is my contribution to the American heritage. There is much more, and it would please me if you read on and learn about a softer side of life.