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Reviewed by Roy T. James for Readers' Favorite
Footprints by G.A. Schindler is a collection of poems, songs and humor. Mr. Schindler finishes his first poem 'Prologue' by referencing Robert Frost: 'The west wind / whispers frost in my ear / prevailing on me to seek shelter / though we have miles to go / before we sleep.' The next poem is a moving eulogy to his father. In the poem 'Black Friday,' he touches on consumerism and HE speaks about adolescent love in 'A Different Silence.' IN 'Ecological' he explains that poets are ecologically more sensible than novelists, who 'spew gallons of ink / over oceans of paper / the way ruptured tankers spill crude.' The author's funny touch is more visible in the last part of the book, where subtle humor emanates from each and every line. Like the warning he gives those who live in glass houses, 'Use wallpaper.'
Footprints by G.A. Schindler is a mixed collection; some of the poems have nostalgic elements in them. Almost all the poems have language of a simple and easy style. All the poems are worth relishing again and again. Like the advice the songwriters's uncle gave, 'When you find one you like...take two they're small,' and the way it was followed. 'Well, I kissed me a gal so sweet and nice...Had to kiss her again and make her my wife. I'd lost Uncle Shorty but not his advice...You only live once, taste the sweetest things twice.' This good collection boasts a variety of poetic and literary styles, and bits of humor to suit any mood and ambiance.
