Poems for the Rest of Us

About the Book

I try to write for the non-poet, for the educated average person who seldom reads a poem just because it is a poem, or because poetry is supposed to be mind-expanding.

To entertain is, I think, the primary reason poetry exists at all. I suggest you not try to lap up a book of poetry in one sitting. Just feed yourself a poem or two once you've done something useful like mow the lawn, cook dinner, or study your favorite software manual. Poetry must be taken sparingly to avoid a certain painful mental bloat not unlike the physical feelings that come from over-consumption of Napoleon rum balls or chocolate éclairs. So, here's to having fun with words.

About the Author

Julian I. Taber, Ph.D. is a retired clinical psychologist and a recognized authority on problem gambling. He holds two national awards for his early work with problem gamblers. He has published research, essays, short stories, and poems. He now lives and writes on beautiful Whidbey Island in the State of Washington.