Chance for Romance: Love Poems

By James Taris

This book is a crazy assortment of love songs and poems. They were written over a 40-year period, so within these 'pink pages' you will find an interesting mix of points of view ... from an ignorant young teenager all the way through to ... well ... a less ignorant adult.Love and lust are almost synonymous nowadays, as more and more couples place a higher priority on sexual fulfillment in their relationships. On the other hand, 'love', used to describe 'old-fashioned love' - caring for your partner, and also love for your family and friends - will never die. James Taris is not an expert when it comes to love. He's just like most people ... ignorant about many aspects of love, but hopeful of the 'bliss' that love can bring, as promised by so many poets and writers through their books, movies and songs. James wrote these poems in an attempt to make sense from so many opposing feelings and emotions he was going through at various stages of his life. Some were positive. Some were negative. Many were frustrating but always challenging. Nevertheless, by writing about his love thoughts, he managed to weather the love storm and lead a very happy love live. These love poems are written in chronological order (newest to oldest). It's a journey you will find quite interesting and amusing, especially when you read about James' humble beginnings. The autobiographical stories that accompany each poem will also help you become more acquainted with, and relate better to, James' life story. Kermit the Frog once said, "It's not easy being green" And this definitely applies to the love cycle'Over fifty years ago, I wrote my first song called How Does De Do. Looking at it now, I can see how unbelievably bad it was. Yet back in 1968 when I was just thirteen, it was my greatest treasure. Such is the value we place on our creations.I had never set a goal to become a poet or songwriter. My writing was always for my pleasure and amusement. On many occasions, I also used my writing for self-therapy. During my years of depression from 1972-1973, I found my poems to be extremely therapeutic.Whereas girls find it quite easy to share their feelings with their close friends, guys tend to keep their feelings bottled up. My writing was my outlet. It allowed me to externalise my feelings so I could better understand and cope with them.Fortunately, in 1974 I was introduced to positive thinking and immediately my writing took a sharp turn towards hope and ambition.This anthology of poems is my way of preserving not only my works but also my life history; growing up from a young thirteen-year-old-teenager, to a mature man with a plethora of life experience.This anthology of poems is my way of preserving not only my works but also my life history; growing up from a young thirteen-year-old-teenager, to a mature man with a plethora of life experience.Over 40 years, from 1968 to 2008, I wrote nearly 200 songs and poems. The LIFE IN RHYME Series is the collection of my most popular works. Book 1: Be My InspirationInspirational PoemsBook 2: Tickle My FancyFunny and Fun PoemsBook 3: Chance for RomanceLove PoemsBook 4: Just Wanna DieDepressing PoemsOriginally published in 4 separate books - as above - my anthology of poems has also been published in 3 other books: Careless Hairless Race and 60 Other SongsThis is a book of poetry without any narratives. It is for the poetry purists who want to form their own opinions after reading a poem.Careless Hairless Race and 60 Other StoriesThis is an autobiographical book that focuses on the stories that are related to the poems in some way. It is for the person that prefers to read true memoirs but isn't so keen on poetry.Life is Short Enjoy ItThis is a unique style of poetry book that I haven't seen before. It is for the poetry enthusiast who loves poetry but is also intrigued to know the stories behind each poem

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08HTM6842
• ISBN13: 9798685106674
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"