I wrote this poem because I have been sad and concerned about the crime, corruption, immoral behavior, growing desensitization among teens, and anything else that is going wrong in this country. This poem describes the place that I long for.

I was inspired to write this poem because I once lived in a house surrounded by many huge oak trees. During autumn, there would be leaves falling all day, throughout the season. I watched my own children hold their hands up in the air in an attempt to catch the leaves as they twirled around in the slightest breeze. It was their own game, easy and fun.

I was inspired to write this poem because of the romantic nature of someone dear to me, who unselfishly brings me roses on a regular basis. The mere idea of someone being so thoughtful, no strings attached, just to take the time to make me happy, just blows me away!