These verses (which some friends call by the higher title of Poems, to which appellation the author objects) were written at random — off and on, here, there, anywhere — just when the mood came, with little of study and less of art, and always in a hurry.Hence they are incomplete in finish, as the author is; tho' he thinks they are true in tone. His feet know more of the humble steps that lead up to the Altar and its Mysteries than of the steeps that lead up to Parnassus and the Ho...

Makin' It Plain: God's Word for the Average Joe brings faith, wisdom, humor, and honest reflection together in a powerful collection designed for everyday people. Reverend Joseph Abram Jr. takes biblical truth beyond the pulpit and places it in the middle of real-life struggles, relationships, choices, and challenges. With plain-spoken insight and heartfelt conviction, he challenges readers to examine how they live, speak, love, and walk with God.From falling and getting back up to...

How Did I Make It This Far?: Journey of a Sharecropper's Son - A Memoir of Joseph Abram, Jr. is a powerful true story of endurance, faith, and the unshakeable will to rise above humble beginnings. Born to a sharecropper, Joseph Abram, Jr. paints a vivid picture of hard work and resilience that shaped his earliest memories. Through personal stories, he reveals the lessons learned in the tight-knit embrace of family. As he grows, the world expands, presenting opportunities t...

This book of poems are poems written by me. Joseph Abram Jr. addressing different situations. Some are Memorials, some are tributes of loved ones and friends. Some are religious. Others are romantic and some are general. These are a collection of poems that I have written over the years.Having been pastoring over 36 years, I found ways of expressing myself, and it helped me to cope with lots of situations. Some are personal experiences, others are observational and imaginative, lea...

The UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The Pirelli skyscraper in Milan. The Palazetto dello Sport in Rome. The "soaring beauty" of Pier Luigi Nervi's visionary designs and buildings changed cityscapes in the twentieth century. His uncanny ingenuity with reinforced concrete, combined with a gift for practical problem solving, revolutionized the use of open internal space in structures like arenas and concert halls.Aesthetics and Technology in Building: The Twenty-First-Century Editio...

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poet...

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poet...

In the poignant pages of "Farewells," Abram Joseph Ryan weaves a tapestry of emotions as he bids farewell to loved ones, cherished memories, and the fleeting nature of life. Through lyrical prose and heartfelt verse, Ryan explores the bittersweet pain of parting, the enduring power of love, and the hope that transcends the boundaries of time. As we journey alongside the poet, we are reminded of the fragility of human existence and the profound impact that those we love leave upon our heart...