Rhyme Tyme- Just for Fun

About the Book

Rhyme Tyme-Just for Fun employs the genre of true rhyme and meter to bring an unconventional mood to contemporary poetry. The verses are inspired by themes of island living, new spirituality and ecology. This rare revival of rhyme explores its method with freedom and novelty. The approach creates a refreshing treatment that becomes both entertaining for the present day reader and respectful of pas masters such as Robert Frost, Oscar Wilde, Lord Tennyson, and Robert Burns. The author's work exemplifies the claim of Pulitzer Prize winner Mary Oliver who writes, "The truly contemporary creative force is somethiing that is built out of the past, but with a difference." (Handbook Harcourt Brace 11.) For this collection that distinctive difference comes from clever verse and the experienc of living on San Juan Island in Puget Sound, Washington.

About the Author

Arlin John Rothauge has enjoyed a successful career as researcher, lecturer and writer in the positions of Episcopal priest, national executive and seminary professor. He received his Doctor of Philosophy Degree from the University of Glascow, Scotland and an honorary doctorate from Berkeley Yale for his unique contributions to organizational theory and understanding of leadership in changing institutions. He has brought the same originality and creative insight to poetry. His innovative mind freely finds new avenues of expressions for traditions of our past.

In his retirement, professor Rothauge resides with his wife on San Juan Island, Washington, where he established Goose Island Publishing for printing his art and poetry.