In that Rhymes and Reasons are songs, not poems, I’ve left them in the accepted patterns necessary to set them to music. There may be some repetition but rare is the song sang in its entirety without repeating verses or choruses especially, what is now considered the chorus. The earlier songs were primarily AABA or ABAC patterns which were the norm back then. As patterns evolved into the more contemporary verse-chorus mode, I’d suspect that happened because repetition of the chorus allows for more rousing concert finales in which audience might be tempted to sing along.

Tucked away in our hearts for safe-keeping lie the moments we will hold forever - moments of great joy and pride in each other and moments of solemn determination to honor that which we have lost. In this collection of memories, poet Richard Berry shares with clarity, humor, and devotion the tender moments he has tucked away for safe-keeping. While reading Rhymes with Reason: Memories, you will experience a kinship with the poet as a devoted husband, a loving father, an adoring grandfather, a faithful friend, and a follower of Jesus Christ. The moments recalled within these pages chronicle the joys and sorrows of the significant people in Richard Berry's life. These shared memories evoke a warm gentle love for others that will re-kindle the stirrings of your own heart toward those you hold most dear. Sit back, relax and enjoy the memories recalled by "Papaw Berry," as he is lovingly referred to by his seven grandchildren. May you be inspired by him to live your life for that which matters most. -Carmen Y. Berry Cleaveland Richard and his wife, Judy, live in Markle, Indiana and have been married since 1966. Having graduated from Madison High School in 1963. He's volunteered as a reserve deputy sheriff, court appointed special advocate (CASA) and the Zanesville, Indiana Lions Club. With some education in Engineering, business and law; he's received a patent on a tool designed to perfect cutting a "dado" in wood. After undergoing brain surgery three times he decided to put as much on paper as possible for his kids and grandkids for the years to come. Working since retirement from I.K.E.C. in Madison as a draftsman, sign painter and locksmith and a history student of WWII and the Civil War. Dedicating this book to the magnificent seven: Mallory, Gretchen, Jenna, Malachi, Brady, Matthias and Miranda. To remind their grandkids of earlier years.

A Book "Rhymes and Reasons" is a collection of poems by a team of authors, some of the best writers in the country. This book is filled with emotion with its distinctive records of write-ups as it consists of some exquisite write-ups reckon in nearly all the genres that leads to making a complete package as it can be your best relief while having stress or negative thoughts. The key motive behind the Publication of this book is to fabricate devotion and recognition towards Literature among our new descent and to endow the podium for young and passionate emerging writers to screen down their perceptions.

Poems of variety and inspiration fill this little book and are definitely food for thought. The poems will particularly appeal to those who don’t think poetry needs to be obscure and scholarly. You never know, there could be a message in here for even the fussiest of readers.