Father's Philosophy

In this collection of poems, Patrick T. Randolph achieves something all too few writers are able accomplish: He conveys honest joy, and he does so deeply, convincingly, and sustainedly. The book is a true pleasure to read. #xE2;#xAC;#x1D;Lester Smith, president, Wisconsin Fellowship of PoetsIf I could bequeath one book of poetry to my grandchildren and great grandchildren, it would be Father#xE2;#xAC;"s Philosophy by Patrick T. Randolph. Randolph#xE2;#xAC;"s poems are written with such love and sunshine that more than one generation should have the pleasure and privilege of reading them.#xE2;#xAC;#x1D;Joanne Flemming, editor of Irish Stew