The Treasury of American Folk Poetry

Download or read book The Treasury of American Folk Poetry written by Joseph C. Pagan and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This treasury is a collection of lyric poems and some of my college poetry, which I have written and put together in this simple book. The lyric poems are "songs," which discuss all aspects of the American lifestyle. I have composed music for most of them even though all of it may not be written down. I start with ordinary social gatherings and expand into the joys and lulls of love and romance. I sing to the people of America and anyone else who will listen. I write about some different types of music that personify our culture. I try to give some cheer to the depressed and sing about growing up in Southern California. Sometimes it is just a song in passing about someone I have known or simply care about. This is my contribution to the American heritage. There is much more, and it would please me if you read on and learn about a softer side of life.