The Frog in the Philodendron
A Collection of Poems
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From "The Frog in the Philodendron": I feel smaller than that frog. My hymnal was lost long ago. I have no songs to sing or play. But, I, too, am waiting for the One who sent me here, For the One who has promised to play the music That will guide me home. From "Travels with Ralph": It was a glorious week One of the best of my life Exploring new continents Exploring my wife. I think I can guess What may lie ahead. Their Sphinx in Cairo Our Sphinx in bed.
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About the Book
In his first collection of poetry, Dennis Jones asks the reader to take a few minutes to listen to poems which have emerged from his ‘reptilian soul.’ Using poetry, Dennis takes the reader through musings, large and small, exposing his world of recollections filled with solemnity and humor. The poetry is so varied that the reader will wonder what could possibly come next. Dennis shares experiences that tap into the reader's soul, driving reflection and recoil. The variety of his experiences has led to intriguing, sometimes startling, insights into his life and the lives of others. The Frog in the Philodendron includes tributes to others, observations about the impact of others and a "tip of the hat" to those life experiences that make each of us unique. “I too," he writes, "am waiting for the One who has promised to play the music that will guide me home."
About the Author
Dr. Dennis H. Jones is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist. A lifelong reader and writer of poetry, this is his first published book. Dr. Jones lives in Tampa, Florida with his wife, Caroline. They have two sons and two grandchildren.