This book of poetry by Mario E. Lombardo includes assorted verses (Haiku, Odes, Homages) in this beautifully minimalist pocketbook of poetry. The verses are easily interpreted theme-driven gems. Ex: Homage to Browning: Love should exceed its passion Or else what's our brain for.

Mario E. Lombardo, is also the author of YA books: Orphan Ollie Opts Out, Orphan Ollie Opts In, Christy Park and a Children's Book, Ralph the Star Elf, (Santa's Little Secret),

Ralph the Star Elf adds a memorable new character to Christmas lore. The story begins when the delivery stork becomes disoriented in flight and drops off Ralph at the wrong Pole. Will he reach the right Pole in time to help Santa save Christmas for children everywhere?

Ralph the Star Elf adds a memorable new character to Christmas lore. The story begins when the delivery stork becomes disoriented in flight and drops off Ralph at the wrong Pole. Will he reach the right Pole in time to help Santa save Christmas for children everywhere?

Orphan Ollie Opts In chronicles the life of a l6-year-old orphan who chooses to reside in a Boys Town Orphanage.

Ollie to Victor: I don't know which is worse: never having a Dad in your life to love you or having a Dad in your life who doesn't love you.

Orphan Ollie Opts Out chronicles the life of a 16-year-old orphan who decides not to enter Georgia's Homes for Orphans Program but to escape to St. Augustine, Florida to make it on his own.

Ollie, with tears streaming down his face, replied:

I keep wondering, if only she would have caught the bus as usual. I don't know, Mr. M, first my Mom and now Rosie. I'm not sure I am going to make it this time.