<p>Over the years, I have written these poems from memories, occurring events, and from my thoughts as they emerged. These selections included represent only a few as I began writing poetry while still very young. Some came easy to write, while others have undergone many revisions. Writing in rhythm and rhyme carries a great fascination and challenge for me.</p><p><br></p><p>Many, but not all of the photos included, came from the photography collection of my son, Jeremy. Our family photo albums contained the others.</p><p><br></p><p>Carolyn Macy lives in Norman, Oklahoma with her husband and son. Their daughter lives in Hawaii. Her published children''s picture books include: <em>Hawaiian Night Before Christmas</em> (Pelican Publishing), <em>Oklahoma Night Before Christmas</em> (OWFI Best Juvenile Book Award for 2013), <em>Who Can Save the North Pole?</em>, <em>The Great Leopard Hunt</em>, <em>Miracle on the Hudson</em>, <em>A Special Christmas in July</em>, and <em>Chasing the Moon''s