the poetry of daniel roest
THE POEMS



THE STRUGGLING YOUNG ARTIST CLICHÉ
I can now afford new underwear.

LULLABY
Sung softly to a child.

YOU ARE GRAVITY, YOU ARE GRACE
A real Love Poem.

SUE!
To be shouted out loud.

YOUR BIRTHDAY CARD
With a little soapbox thrown in.

0oo, 0oo
No, really, this is a heartfelt sentiment!

A POEM FOR THE WEDDING OF JON AND MARILYN
Read to an assortment of bikers, aging hippies, parents and friends at a wedding I officiated at the San Jose Rose Garden in the early 70's.

BARBARA, YOU'RE SUCH A GROOVY LITTLE CREATURE, I WANT ALL MY FRIENDS TO MEET'CHA
Another early poem to an American original.

DAISY, DAISY
A spontaneous creation by friendly rivals in an early love triangle. Neither of us got her, but we had some great dates. You know the tune.

THE CENSORSHIP LIMERICK
A tribute to Ogden Nash.

ZACHARIAH AND HIS PROPOSAL FOR A BAND
True.

PLUS:A short story -  "THE GOOD EARTH"
A fond requiem for the adolescent experience.