Welcome to Poetical Journeys – This is this site’s third revision, which began in 2001. This newest version is greatly simplified from the close to 300+ pages in the old one. You will continue to discover my latest poetry and photography, read an occasional vignette, receive a recommendation or two, learn about my twenty-six books, and generally experience an upbeat feel.

The most recent update occurred on May 27, 2025.

Explore the Beauty of Poetry and Life’s Moments

My Poetry

While my previous site had hundreds of poems, this will feature a minimal number, which will be replaced regularly. The poems will often include a photograph appropriate to the content.

Comment: Food for thought. (DP)

Comment: Since WW I, every generation of Americans has been involved in at least one war. My generation was Vietnam. The irony of most of these wars, including WW II and Vietnam, is that years later, we become close allies with our former enemies. While Vietnam has not yet become a close ally, it has become a popular tourist destination. A friend of mine who fought there told of the great time he had in visiting the country as a tourist years later. The scenario described above has been true throughout much of history. Hence, though it will never happen, the poem offers an alternative.