For Better or for Verse: Provocative Easy-To-Read Poetic Drivel, Twaddle and Twiddle About Mom and Dad, Life and Death, God, Heaven, Babies, and the Universe in General.

By Tom Gusky

So tiny and helpless, so sweet and so mild,

so dependent and lovingthis beautiful child.

A gem, a jewel, a precious pearl

such a wonderful gift, this little girl.

I can reduce any man to a weeping pile,

but all it takes is that little smile,

and now Im mush

Tom Gusky

Tom Gusky does not believe in fifty dollar words or mysterious hidden messages in his poetry. Instead, he prefers to share a tender and sometimes tongue-in-cheek lyrical view of life that reflects on the bonds of family love, the trials and joys of raising children, and the experiences that draw all of us closer to God.

Tom injects humor and emotion in poems for the masses that reflect on his observations about the pilot of his familys ship as well as an angel in diapers, the face of God, the cycle of life, and the journey of a man as he ages. Throughout each verse, Tom offers gentle reminders about the important things in life: faith, family, and unconditional love.

For Better or for Verse shares a collection of thought-provoking poetry as one man looks back on all the joys and sorrows of a life well lived.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Nov 18, 2015
• ISBN: 9781512717679

Tom Gusky

Tom Gusky has been writing poetry most of his life—in his head. Born and raised in DuBois, Pennsylvania, Tom works as a licensed professional land surveyor. He derives inspiration from his partnership with the harmony and perfection of nature. For Better or for Verse is his first collection of poems.

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For BETTER or for VERSE

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Provocative easy-to-read poetic drivel, twaddle and

twiddle about Mom and Dad, life and death, God,

Heaven, babies, and the Universe in general.

TOM GUSKY

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Copyright © 2015 Thomas M. Gusky.

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ISBN: 978-1-5127-1766-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5127-1767-9 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015918379

WestBow Press rev. date: 11/17/2015

Contents

For Better or for Verse

••• This Guy •••

Smilin’ Lizbeth

Sleepy Time

Angel in