Little Notes on Autumn Leaves: A Collection of New and Selected Poems and Quotes

By Frank A. Little

Drawing from a wealth of material produced over the course of more than thirty years, Frank A. Littles latest book: Little Notes on Autumn Leaves -- a Collection of New and Selected Poems and Quotes, displays the remarkable range of his Life-Learned Little notes based on his innate observation of the world around him.

The introduction is beautifully written, but doesnt do justice to the powerful and unexpected emotions that are provoked by the remainder of this written art.

Littles new book opens with quotes and poems from 2008 forward; each one reflecting on, and is inspired by, his life-altering incidental diagnosis of gastric cancer and his formidable unsuspecting follow-on treatment. Previously selected quotes and poems were chosen for their motivational impact on the author himself . . . surviving the seemingly unsurvivable, doing the undoable.

Littles poems and quotes reflect the profound impact of his lifes observations. His written words captivate you . . . as they stimulate your innermost thought. Little Notes on Autumn Leaves reads like an elegant and sophisticated runway show where a seasoned fashion designer has finally shared his dearest and most precious garments in an artistic, cohesive expression of love for lifes cycle of changes and renewals.
Quietly Powerful! This is Frank A. Little at his best.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Aug 15, 2014
• ISBN: 9781496911636

Frank A. Little

Frank A. Little, Sr. retired as a United States Navy Commander after 30 years active military service where he trained early on as a hospital corpsman and operating room technician. After attending classes in the evening and on weekends, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration and went on to earn a Masters Degree in Hospital Administration, and later, a Master of Social Work degree from Howard University, Washington DC. A credentialed Healthcare Executive, he currently works as a Senior Health Care Analyst for the Federal Government, and as an Adjunct Professor for the School of Professional Studies, in Public Health and Healthcare Management at Trinity University, Washington, DC. After several years as an executive administrator, Frank A. Little became inspired to document those things that have had a profound effect on his life and his development as a business executive and a survivor of everyday existence. He is a five-time-author of self-help books of motivational tips and quotes.

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Published by AuthorHouse   08/11/2014

ISBN: 978-1-4969-1165-0 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4969-1164-3 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-4969-1163-6 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2014908609

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Contents

I   NEW QUOTES AND POEMS (2009-2014)

AUTUMN LEAVES

IN THE MOMENT

AVID RUNNER

BENEATH THE SHADE TREE

BLACK AND WHITE

DECISION

MENU OF COMFORT FOOD

MY WORLD

RECIPROCAL SUPPORT

THE EVERPRESENCE OF FLAW

WHAT MOST TAKE FOR GRANTED

WHAT DID I LEARN TODAY?

TIS WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD

FALLING LEAVES

AROUND MALBORO POND

THE WAY HE INTENDED

COLLECTABLES

MORNING CAFE

STAR GAZING

THE CLIMB

WHEN IT’S COLD OUTSIDE

GOING HOME

AMONG THE THOUSAND UNMENTIONABLES

EQUINOX

FROM THE CASUAL OBSERVER

AS THE TREE CHANGES

UNTIL YOU CANNOT

II   SELECTED POEMS

from Little Notes on doing for you what no one else can (2008)

LIVE

BASED ON BASICS

THE PAINFULLY OBVIOUS

QUESTION THE NEED

WHAT IS IT?

BECAUSE

INTERESTING TIMES

III   SELECT QUOTES

From Little Notes from the Office (1994)

IV   SELECT QUOTES FROM:

More Little Notes (1996)

V   SELECT QUOTES FROM:

Little Notes on taking the next step (2002)

VI   SELECT QUOTES FROM:

Little Notes on doing for you what no one else can (2008)

VII   LAGNIAPPE (2012)

FIRST OUTING for No. 11 JONES’

Special thanks to my family and friends that have given me strength and encouragement to behold the awe and beauty of the transformation of leaves all around me.

INTRODUCTION

Having been dubbed an Observationist, I am committed to observe all that’s in the world that surrounds me—for this governs how I live, maintain, and grow. Observing this Grand environment, and all of its social determinants, is truly the inspiration for all that I write. In turn, all