Publisher's Note: A chance meeting between strangers in cozy Greenbelt Maryland led to coffee and poetry between friends. We compiled these verses, penned by Linda, at the New Deal Cafe-- reading aloud, laughing often about life, and savoring meanings. It's amazing to see a poem still retained since 1965, and sobering to read her hauntingly beautiful descriptions of the Challenger disaster. Of course there are love poems-- timeless odes. A poignant and whimsical collection. We hope you also enjoy this chance meeting and savor the meanings.