William A. Carlson Venice, Florida

William A. Carlson B: May 29,1926 Boyhood: Larchmont, NY Adulthood: Rye NY Married: Sept. 2,1950 Elizabeth J. Anthes. Three sons, four grandchildren Mamaroneck HS 1944, NYS Maritime College '46 Merchant Marine and Naval Officer Business: Marine Insurance, Average Adjuster, Ret. 1987 Sr. VP Sedgwick-James NY Chairman, Assoc. Average Adjusters of the US 1976-77. Hobbies: Sing, play country music, Church choir Writing, Bridge, working out, RVing around USA. "If you have a dream, start today to prepare for its fulfillment."

ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN SISTERS Oh, what tales can you sleeping Mountain Sisters tell, of ancient times when to the skies your majesty did swell Could you speak to us of the day, when earliest man first invaded your domain. Of the bounty you provided with which you sought to him sustain. Would you but explain why the Native American was driven from your view, By settlers who came at first but a few.. Yes, awaken, look upon us now! Have we brought you health and happiness, or do you gaze upon us with scorn, Knowing full well that you'll still be here long after we are gone.

WHAT DO I DO NOW? What do I do, now that I've told you that I love you? My life has been filled with such loneliness as I've wandered from here to there. The emptiness that was inside me came from never giving a care That a lost soul I have been, of that there is no doubt. Now the joy that you have brought into my life, how did this come about? What do I do, now that I've told you that I love you? Can you have patience and teach me what it is to share? Can you help me to be honest and to you my soul to bare? Will you believe that I lived a life of endless searching, Until the day that I found you, so free your love to share. Please help me find my way. Take me by the hand and let us walk along life's path together Lead me with love and understanding, that I might know What to do now, that I've told you that I love you.

All poems Copyright © 1997 William A. Carlson. All rights reserved.