Nights of the Black Moon and Days of Sunshine Among Common Folk

By B.G. Webb

This creative work would appeal to anyone who loves the works of Tennessee Williams. It is all about the ups and downs of common folk and what others do or do not do to help them.
The author uses folk poetry, photos and art to tell about those times when we are lost in darkness.
He speaks of those up times as being Days of Sunshine and those down times as being Nights of the Black Moon.
At the end, he shares his view of the meaning of life and two essential things that help us during our Nights of the Black Moon

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: May 13, 2016
• ISBN: 9781524607784

B.G. Webb

As a small Jewish boy B.G. learned to love two things – fairy tales and chihuahuas. After being saved from being killed along with his parents and sister by the Sisters of the Precious Blood, he was brought to the United States and adopted by the Jewish family. His parents and grandparents often read stories to him to help him learn English and to stimulate his imagination. As a result of the horrifying experience of seeing his folks killed by Nazi soldiers, he suffered emotional problems. Other kids didn’t know what to think about him when he had seizures. He found great comfort in the companionship of small dogs. B.G. has written many books about the emotions of common folk. By the way he never learned his real name. That along with his parents was lost in the mass execution of Jewish folk. He decided to write this book for children because it reflects his love for fairy tales and Chihuahuas. If you wish to learn more about the author, go to his website – www.bgwebbfolkpoetry.com.

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© 2016 B.G. Webb. All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

Published by AuthorHouse  06/13/2016

ISBN: 978-1-5246-0779-1 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5246-0778-4 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016907379

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Contents

DEDICATION

INTRODUCTION

PHOTOS

Ancestors

Successful Common Folk

Waitress and Cashiers

Religious Events

Children

Leisure Fun Times

Clubs and Organizations

Holidays

Transportation and Communication

Trouble In Love

School Days

Military Service

Hospital Workers

Neighbors and Kind Relatives

FOLK POETRY

An Ode To Dolly Parton

Aunt Maude — the keeper of the flame

The lady lost everything but her courage

The lady who lit the menorah

Two Angels Among Us

Danny, we miss you so

The couple from Norway who wished to fit into America

Two Women In Love

It’s long way to Quincy, Ill. if you don’t have the cash

The boy who could hardly speak

An Ode to a Compassionate Guide

The Two boys who loved to pull pranks and tease

Our Brave, Courageous Belinda

No, Don’t Touch My Mother!

Taking the Train into the Sunshine

The Man Who Said, We all screw up sometimes!

The teacher who believed in giving a helping hand

No Daddy, No, No!

The teacher who was a great actress

The Stripper Named Trixie

The Italian Girl Who Would Only Marry an Italian Boy

Ode To A Loyal and Brave Cubs’ Fan

Two Boys In Love

I tried To Be Her Sunshine

A Voodoo Chant of Curses Upon Thee

The German teacher who dressed as Black Peter

Okee Does a Gig At the 007 Club in Chicago

An Ode To Elton John

ART

Oh come on — we have all made bad decisions.

I don’t want get involved. But, I will pray about her. The Good Lord will protect her.

Ah you Americans are like the English — so uptight, so serious. You need to smile, go as you say with the flow. The Vedas will help you enjoy life.

This is on the Q.T. But I was told that Don was always more interested in his step daughter than his wife.

I told her to get a good attorney. I even gave her a few names.

Hush Hush! So Gloria loves Liz, Look at what each married.

I called the police and alerted them to what was going on.

How about a whiskey and a beer chaser. So, you don’t mind if I give your wife a hug and a kiss. Wow! Herb you are a pal.

I can’t do much. But, I told her I would be willing to drive her to the doctors office and get to the store.

I went over and helped her clean house. I told her that even Jesus needs angels to keep his house clean.

I’m ready with my comic routine. At least I can give people a laugh to make them feel better.

Now when you say your lines, project your voices and don’t ad-lib. I’m trying to help you give a great performance.

I don’t feel sorry for him. He screwed up big time!

Students, follow your dreams. You can do it if you work hard and go for it.

Oh, it’s all in her head. She is a drama queen.

If you need a place to stay, you can come to my place. You’re welcome until you get on your feet.

You say those two boys are having a love affair. Well, the Indian went to a private English school; getting laid by a guy is like a rite of passage. I know I’m English and attended one of the best schools in England.

Sure we can give you a job as a waitress until you get on you feet again. Welcome Ethel to Jo Jo’s Bar and Grill.

My name is Johann. I don’t speak English well. I don’t remember my parents. They found me in the camp after the war and sent me to the U.S.A.

CONCLUDING THOUGHTS ABOUT NIGHTS OF THE BLACK MOON AND DAYS OF SUNSHINE

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

DEDICATION

To the spirit of Tennessee Williams who understood the souls of common folk

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INTRODUCTION

This book is about many so-called common folk who I knew and how they confronted dark times in their lives. I refer to those times as Nights of the Black Moon. It is also about those lucky few who are always enjoying good times. I call those times Days of Sunshine.

By the way, dear reader, I am from the common folk. so some of the pieces are about me.

The book is also about how others responded to those