Pursuit of Passion: Rhythm in Rhyme

By Douglas C. Myers

Expanded Edition
The medley of 43 lyric poems is dedicated to all who cherish sensitive emotions elicited through poetic expression. They were written for the searching romantic, culturally curious, and outdoor devotee. Formed with rhythm's pattern in verse all promote an increased understanding of loves contribution to relationships of various types. Persons desiring greater self-awareness will gain insight and emotional encouragement from the readings.
The lyric styled poems were spawned by inspirations accomplishment. Every verse in rhyme was conceived of understanding coupled with the rhythmic pulse of feeling. Each poem displays qualities that include profound and stimulating without being provocative. All are sympathetic to the notion that what is personally felt while reading the narratives in cadence matters more than the discovery of intended purpose or meaning given by the author.
Challenges in seeking loves desirable best are disclosed in personal account snippets, including revelations regarding Character, Family, Lifestyle, Love, and Nature. All were crafted with a sensitive pen in the pursuit of emotionally insightful discovery. Many are based on real occurrences of the author/poet. When applicable venues include Alaska, California, Washington, and Mexico, but universally applied. Inspiration for each poem is credited individually following its ending..
Graphics are included of the authors personal drawings and sketches. Each one serves as an auxiliary illustration at the conclusion of every thematic grouping of lyric poems.
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Recommendation:
Your poetry is deeply touching to me. I especially honed in on your thoughts in To Be, Or Not!, Timeless Treasure!, and Awakening!
- Judy Wilde, M.A., Clinical Psychology
I am so impressed with your poetry book! I cannot pick out which is my favorite poem.
I read it again putting more emphasis on the cadence of the words, which was like a dance. Each time I read it it meant more. You have an extraordinary way of writing that gives the reader wonderful visual imagery!
- Kay in Arizona

• Language: English
• Publisher: Douglas C. Myers
• Release date: Dec 8, 2020
• ISBN: 9781005120597

Douglas C. Myers

Doug Myers was born in California, raised in Oregon, and in Southern California and Washington State served professionally as a licensed counseling therapist with agencies and in private practice settings. Doug completed graduate studies in Southern California where he earned a master's degree in theology and a doctorate degree in counseling psychology. In Southern California he worked in a holistic care setting as a counseling therapist for the Beverly Hills Doctors Hospital. While working in the Seattle area he received additional post-graduate training with the Institute for Bio-Energetic analysis of New York. Doug served as Director of Family Court while working with divorcing couples and families, and consultant to the Court of Domestic Relations in Washington State.Doug later became joint owner of a rustic fish camp located on a remote river in Southwest Alaska. His adventures were shared with Native friends at their historic village site in the Bristol Bay Region. Visits to Bristol Bay and other distant areas of the Bering Sea, Alaska Peninsula, and Kodiak island offered cultural insights, fascinating sport fishing experiences, and close encounters with some of Alaska's renowned brown bear.As an Alaskan author Myers' goal is to share Alaska's intrigue, including its scenic treasure, Native culture, and wildlife adventure. His counseling and communications background encourages a sensitive narrative style of meaningful wilderness journeys leading to soulful discoveries. Myers' passions also include photography and illustrative art, which are incorporated in his writings and publications.Recent writings include a rhythmic poetic style that is thematic in content, e.g., Character, Family, Lifestyle, Love, and Nature.

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Pursuit of Passion

Rhythm in Rhyme

By

Douglas C. Myers, PhD

Copyright 2020 – All Rights Reserved

Smashwords Expanded Edition 2022

License Notice: 'Pursuit of Passion - Rhythm in Rhyme' is licensed for your personal reading pleasure. The original poems are literary property of the author/poet for your exclusive use except when otherwise authorized. May you discover each poem to be insightful and inspirational.

Preamble

The medley of lyric poems is dedicated to all who cherish sensitive emotions elicited through poetic expression. They were written for the searching romantic, culturally curious, and outdoor devotee. Formed with rhythm's pattern in verse all promote an increased understanding of love's contribution to relationships of various types. Persons desiring greater self-awareness will gain insight and emotional encouragement from the readings.

The lyric styled poems were spawned by inspirations accomplishment. Every verse in rhyme was conceived of understanding coupled with the rhythmic pulse of feeling. Each poem displays qualities that include profound and stimulating without being provocative. All are sympathetic to the notion that what is personally felt while reading the narratives in cadence matters more than the discovery of purpose or meaning given by the author.

Challenges in seeking loves desirable best are disclosed in personal account snippets, including revelations regarding 'Character' - 'Family' - 'Lifestyle' - 'Love' - and 'Nature'. All were crafted with a delicate pen in the pursuit of emotionally insightful discovery. Many are based on real occurrences of the author/poet. When applicable venues include Alaska, California, Washington, and Mexico, but universally applied. Inspiration for each poem is credited individually following its ending.

Graphics are included of the author's personal drawings and sketches. All serve as an auxiliary illustration at the conclusion of each thematic grouping of rhythmic poems.

LYRIC POEMS

Contents

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Character

A Beginning

To Be, or Not!

Becoming

Cradle of Caring

Constraint

Spiteful Pride

Plight of the Pleasing

Freedom's Reach

Zealous Gone Awry

Seduction of Fear

Zero Tolerance

Great Divide

- Emergence -

Family

Anchor for all Seasons

Father's Image

First Responder

Mother's Embrace

Genesis Revisited

Infant Exposure

Face of Dawn

Portrait of a Daughter

Grateful Hearts

Son's Distant Delight

Revered Rivalry

Sibling Sanctions

Sierra Sentiment

Family High

Treasured Endgame

Soulful Reminder

Ultimate Farewell

Eternal Feature

- Worthiness -

Lifestyle

Dogged Determination

Dashing Experience

Endless Tradition

Primitive Link

Sounds of Silence

Ancient Privilege

Haven of Rest

Sanctuary for All

Purpose in Paradise

Pueblo's Charm

Tranquility in Trust

Sea of Calm

Transient Treasure

Bay of Beaches

- Folkloric -

Love

Awakening

Answering Love's Call

Celebration of Life

Tribute to Friendship

Companionship

Friendship is Forever

Deliverance

Love's Fearful Edge

Echoes of Eden

Reclaim the Garden

Ode to Love's Resolve

Strength in Praise

Promise of Purpose

Love's Two-Step

Pursuit of Pearls

Timeless Treasure

Rhythm of Renewal

Indelible Past

That Loving Feeling

Not of Reason

Thing Called Love

What is It?

- Contentment -

Nature

Call to Surrender

Spawning New Life

Dancing with Wild

Embracing the Untamed

Diversity on Display

Nature's Necessity

Flushing Fowl Frenzy

Symphony of Sounds

Forever Dawn

Mystical display

Romancing the Jewel

Discovery's Gain

Surviving the Surreal