Nature Always Has Its Way

By Bertrand Gabriel Fraser

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Mar 3, 2009
• ISBN: 9781462806164

Bertrand Gabriel Fraser

Bertrand Gabriel Fraser was born in Trinidad, the second of three children. After migrating to New York, he fell in love with the city and its interesting events. But one of the places he often frequented to escape the bustling city was the New York Library. He became interested in writing and research as books became his constant companion. His wife, also an avid reader and a very articulate woman, became the subject of many of his early writings. But the city itself was so full of life and vigor. It became evident that he had to write about some of the things that stood out. Raising children in the city makes one aware of the surrounding neighborhood, its values, and the dangers that lurk occasionally, which is often the case in big cities. But being alert is one of the attributes of a good writer. So he became even more aware of the beautiful things that existed. Nature Always Has Its Way is a collection of some of his experiences in various places.

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Nature Always Has Its Way

Bertrand Gabriel Fraser

Copyright © 2009 by Bertrand Gabriel Fraser.

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Contents

Broken Hearts

City Hazards

Demagogues

Discretion

Dreams

Forsythias

Happy Birthday, Beatrice!

Hybrid Heaven

Jazz Heaven

Wilhelmina

My Ebony Sylph

My Painting

Nature Always Has Its Way

Only a City Boy

Peace

Still Cooking

The Avondale

The Colors of Autumn

The Good Old Days

The Hungry Black Crow

The Letter

The Moon

The Willow Oak Tree

The Wind

These Are the Times

Time

Trude

What If . . . ?

Whiskey and Wine

Wisdom

World Disorder

Yellow Leaves

A New York View

A Passion for Justice

A Shining Star

A Survivor’s Story

Aaliyah (1979–2001)

Adversity

An Awesome World

Angel of Mercy

Asthma

Autumn Leaves

Behold a Pale Horse

Compassion

Death

Deni

Diversity

Dominique

Dreaming

Dust in the Wind

Earthen Vessels

Extremists

Fear

Fitzroy

Gabrielle

Gene

Global Peace

Good Morning Sweetheart

Grandmothers

Happy Mother’s Day

I Wished

In So Many Ways

Isaac and Ishmael

It’s a Different World

Joi

Joshua

Just Listen

Kindergarten Children

La Crème de la Crème

Lauryn Dior

Let God Be the Judge

Losing You

Margaret

Mary Jane Livingston

Masquerade

Michelle

My Brother’s Last Portrait

New Year’s Eve

New York City

Oh! How I Remember

Other Planets

Our Empty Nest

Public Opinion

Rainy Days

Reminiscing

Save the Children

Seasons and Reasons

Simplicity

Smile

Solitude

Springtime Scene in Central Park

Spring

Temperance

Thank God

The Battlefield

The Bitter Fruits of War

The Haunted Castle

The Master’s Hand

The Old Country

The Scribe

The Stranger

The Weather

Tiger! Tiger! Tiger!

Venus and Serena

A Bond of Love

Home Again to Neverland

Belissima (Racquel Elyse Fraser)

Queen Oprah!

Southern Academy

Stormy Days

Thanksgiving

The Showroom

When It Snows

As the awesome intelligence of the architect and designer of this world continues to be evident and as disasters strike repeatedly all over the universe, I am constantly reminded that nature always has its way. Can we appease the hurricane, flood, or snow?

Can we make it rain? Can we stop the rain from falling? Impossible! But we can listen to the wind as it whistles, whispers, and wail with agony! Just look up at the stars at night. Observe the verdant hills and mountain ranges. Catch the setting sun and admire the colors of the sunset. Yes! This is an amazing world.

Eight years ago, as I contemplated writing this book, it took some time to give it a title. But as I continued writing and developing more material each day, there seemed to be a pattern. Nature played a specific role in almost everything I mentioned. Because I was always interested in nature and the elements, I’ve realized along the years that they are absolutely formidable. Yes! Nature always has its way.

Although some of my works had been published in an anthology, this is the first time that I am publishing a book of solely my works. These are my thoughts. The way I feel about many things. Some are humorous, sad, and thought provoking, or some just convey my vision of the world.

I’d like to thank my parents for their guidance and the foundation that they gave me. To my wife, your humor and support is always appreciated. Sincere thanks to my children for their constant growth and intellectual fortitude. Yes! Family holds the key to survival in a world that is in constant peril. A chain has many links, each link is important for durability.

Above all, many thanks to the divine inspiration of my God, Who has continued to bless me sufficiently throughout my life. I cannot praise Him enough. Peace and love to everyone and may the spirit of God find a place in your heart.

Broken Hearts

Like a bird in spring—

With a broken wing-

Unable—to soar or to sing