Publisher's Synopsis
"Allen's Poetry Book III, The Later Years" is the third of three books collectively containing nearly 400 of Allen's poems as testament to his life-long love of composing. Books I and II were universally acclaimed by its readers: "[it read like] a poetic memoir"; "an amazing collection of poems of love, friendship, introspection, and philosophic ruminations." "[That Mobile Abode] was a modern-day version of the old wagon train trips across country ..." Book III covers the period from 2000 to 2014 and family residences in Vienna, VA. and Tucson, AZ. Allen's poetry encompasses: observations, occasions, travels, stories, politics, family and friends, philosophy, God, science, love, marriage, life, loss and death. It is matter-of-fact poetry using every-day words; however, Allen loves rhyme, rhythm, alliteration - especially in his tall tales. Book III's epics feature the last three Pa Poke episodes, Candelara Bound, Sydney Bay Bridge and Israel Memories. Book III also is graced with a Forward by Allen's grandson, Michael J. Cohen as well as 2 indexes that cover all three books: an Index of poems and an index of first names.
