The Anecdotal Odes of Wilbur Shapiro - Wilbur Shapiro - Bog

Family events bring lasting memories. Some of the more humorous occurrences of a fictional family of seven are described in poetic verse. The time table includes infant children to adulthood. Siblings went on to produce their own families, and the bar-mitzvah of son Geoffrey is described in detail including the prelude, the ceremony and beyond. In addition stories of adult children produced increased amusement.The golf course produces many legends to relate. Camaraderie of foursomes and interaction with others on the course provide entertaining and humorous tales that protagonists speak of for many years.Some philosophic considerations are also presented along with poems of a generic interest that describe everyday occurrences.Mr. Shapiro is retired from an engineering career that has spanned over 50 years and he still does intermittent consulting. He has always had a penchant for writing and has talent as a poet. Prior to this book, his poetry was mostly of a personal nature. Mr. Shapiro resides in the capital district of New York state with Muriel his wife of 54 years.