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    Watershed Musings: Poems and Writings by David A. Smith
    Watershed Musings: Poems and Writings by David A. Smith
    Watershed Musings: Poems and Writings by David A. Smith
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    Watershed Musings: Poems and Writings by David A. Smith

    By David Smith

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    Originally published in softcover and distributed freely to many poeple, this book has been enthusiastically received and recommended due to its easily understandable metaphor and relatable subject matter.

    The four sections cover different themes.

    Section One is about Youth, Love, Marriage, and Family. In this section, David explores nostalgia for youth, life experiences, and expresses his heartfelt love toward family.

    Section Two is David's exploration of Nature and Religion. David explores ideas regarding the paradoxes within nature; the complexity, mystery, and beauty of nature within the "Dear Cosmos" series; and examines his personal journey away from religious thought.

    Section Three is a poiniant look at death from a non-religious perspective. Written after his diagnosis with incurable Stage IV colon cancer, Dave contemplates the struggle to live, as well as his acceptance of impending death.

    Section Four is an allegory which highlights the struggle between knowledge and ignorance.

    Covering a broad range of topics such as: Life, Death, Love, Family, Cancer, and Philosophy, this collection contains poetry with metaphor and beauty which is touching and relatable.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDavid Smith
    Release dateApr 21, 2016
    Watershed Musings: Poems and Writings by David A. Smith
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    David Smith

    David Smith has over 48 years at CABI as Preservation Officer, Curator and latterly Director of Biological Resources and is now retired with the honour of being a CABI Emeritus Fellow. Having a long history of managing a living fungal collection; developing and managing projects on conservation and use of microorganisms; and microbiological regulatory environment particularly, the Nagoya protocol. In past roles as President of the World Federation for Culture Collections, President of the European Culture Collection's Organisation and the UK Federation of Culture Collections he has visited collections in 34 countries and helped set up and enhance collections in 19 countries. He has presented over 160 conference papers and has over 230 publications including 80 peer reviewed papers, 4 books and over 40 book chapters.

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      Watershed Musings - David Smith

      For my family

      Dear Reader

      This book is a collection of Poems and Song Lyrics I have written over the years. Also included is an allegory.

      It is my sincere desire to share these writings, as they are mined from deep within me.

      I understand that some readers will agree with my underlying beliefs, while others will not. I encourage those who do not agree to continue reading, as I am confident that all will find something that resonates.

      I give you these pages from my heart to yours in the hopes that they will be treasured long after I am gone.

      Youth

      Love

      Marriage

      Family

      Innocence Song

      I can still see the dawn

      Though time has moved along

      Though fog may cloud the day

      I can still see the rays

      And hear the chirping birds of dawn

      Singing the Innocence Song

      They sang the music of the young

      My day had just begun

      My mind was open and new

      I spread my wings and flew

      Off to places far away

      I always knew the way

      I'd run and spin and twirl

      And giggle and laugh at the world

      Now when the fog rolls in thick

      I know I'll never forget

      The wondrous dawn of my day

      And the song the morning birds played

      There She Is… (Song Lyrics)

      There she is…

      The girl who understands me

      Talking so tenderly

      Can it actually be

      this girl's for me?

      There we are

      Walking hand in hand

      Making waves and making plans

      Together we'll make a stand,

      you better believe.

      Cause this time I really found her

      There's no doubt in my mind

      It's plain for the whole world to see

      This girl's for me.

      There she is

      Walking down the aisle

      Glowing with a smile

      We'll be together in a while

      ‘Cause she walking to me.

      There she is

      Telling me I do

      And that she'll always be true

      "’Cause you know I love you

      and you are for me."

      There we are

      With gray hair on the porch

      Rocking back and forth

      And everyone can see this lady's for me.

      Yeah, I’m glad I really

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