of Cabbages and Kings

Preface This is the third book in what will ultimately be a volume of five books. The remaining two are well of the way. As before I have drawn on my experiences both in life and in the course of my work as a Forensic Psychiatrist. I make comments on events which are dominating the world today. The clash of religions and cultures. Terrorism and intolerance . The world around me is changing and my own life is as well. I have turned eighty one and aging may have had an influence on my writing My topics are varied. I don’t expect everyone to agree with some of the things I say. Even I don’t always agree with some of my own propositions. I aim to make you think, to put aside prejudice and ask you to consider just how subjective the interpretation of reality can be. I am still concerned with the afterlife and with the soul. I have no idea whether any of these concepts coincide with the views of others, but I don’t think that matters. My aim is still basically to entertain. If I have touched your Mind and your Emotions then I will have had some measure of success. If I can persuade you that poetry is a gift which carries a responsibility, the responsibility to share and to interpret that which we perceive, I will have had some measure of success Once again, I offer thanks to Lewis Carroll and his concept of Wonderland Enjoy the poetry. Share the metaphor. Share the Music. We will meet again. Dr. John R. Strum “Bob”

about the Author Dr. John R. Strum aka Bob is an Passionate and Avid Writer / Poet with a professional background in Psychiatry. Bob employs all aspects of his experiences and his formal education in the examination of many subjects. Within the weaving of his lines and verse there is sometime some very subtle yet profound insights he lends to the reader which set them on a path of their own discovery of self as they contemplate and reflect on Bob’s subject matter and unique perspectives. All of Bob’s work may appear to be borne of his own journey, however the astute reader will see pieces of themselves dancing in the merrily in the metaphors and adjectives. Have fun . . . may your journey be a richly rewarding as the wonderful poetry of Dr. John R. Strum.