POEMS OF PASSION AND PRIDE will touch your heart, stimulate your mind and, in a few instances bring a smile to your face. You will find a wide variety of themes including equal justice, environmental protection, the human condition, and personal relationships. Stirred into the pot are several poems that will just make you laugh, a few that might make you cry and others that probably strike very close to home. PHOTOS OF LIFE AND NATURE taken by the author represent a wide array of subjects and were chosen for their overall interest and beauty.