How Long Do Hugs Last‪?‬

"When I read Larry's poems, I feel like I'm witnessing the scenes he paints with his words. He is an artist of a different sort. His poems are so descriptive of subject and scene, he not only tells a story, but he paints a picture with his words."

-Marian O. Oregon

"Larry Troxel's poems lift the heart of man a notch higher than before he read the epic words of the poems."

-Ray G. California

"Thank you for sharing. Your poems can tell a story in a few words that I can almost see it."

-Phyllis M. Tessessee

I have previously mentioned Plutarch's statement, "Painting is silent poetry and poetry is painting that speaks." If this book of poetry "speaks" it might say that it collectively can be described by the single word "eunoia," or a conveyance of goodwill to the reader or audience; a sharing of adult mental health. I write about lifeway topics that are fair to the mind and acceptable to all audiences without risking offense. Thus, there are 142 poems indexed into 17 different topics. By the comments received from those who have read these poems, they were met with a favorable eye and kindly reception. I am happy to share them with readers in this my ninth book of poems.