Anyone growing up in the Los Angeles area in the 70's and possibly earlier may remember reading poetry by this wonderful man! I remember reading his poetry every week in the "Gardena Valley News" and I absolutely loved it. I once even had a small booklet with his poetry in it that my mother had given me, but it was misplaced many years ago. Below are the only two poems I have at this time that were written by Ben Burroughs. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

POEM #ONE

Words of love from you, my darling...
tender kisses soft and true...
these are things that I remember...
when I think of wondrous you...
faith that never had an ending...
laughter when my heart did ache...
newborn hope, undying courage...
this you gave me for my sake...
truth that shone in all its glory...
from the lovelight in your eyes...
these are things that I remember...
when loneliness terrifies...
hands that held my tired being...
yes, as now they hold my heart...
even though you are not with me...
and our paths are far apart...
happy days and joyful evenings...
walks beneath the midnight blue...
these are things that I remember...
when I think of wondrous you.


POEM #TWO

The rolling hills, the silver streams...
and fields of new-mown hay...
in splendor stretched before my eyes...
and held my heart at bay...
I marveled at the gorgeous sight...
the handicraft of God...
designed with rivulets and springs...
and molded from the sod...
enhanced by skies that formed a frame...
of gold and softest blue...
no picture could compare with this...
great sight that graced my view...
and I gave silent thanks to God...
who let my eyes behold...
the wonders of this world I know...
the things that I enfold.


POEM #THREE

Unceasing as the stars that shine...
unfailing as the dawn...
my love for you will never end...
but will go on and on...
enduring as the ocean waves...
that beat upon the shore...
as sure as there's the sun and moon...
I'll love you evermore...
because I want your tenderness...
I need your loving smile...
you make my life a joyful thing...
for you are so worthwhile...
undying as the heaven's blue...
eternal as a prayer...
my love for you will always be...
through stormy skies or fair...
and if you feel the same as I...
our bond of love won't sever...
for like all things that God condones...
it will go on forever.

POEM # FOUR

I hear a clear voice calling...
it echoes in my heart...
and from the din of others...
it sets itself apart...
not crafty elocution...
the kind which others speak...
but a great voice with a message...
that common people seek.

POEM # FIVE

All life is washed with heaven...
for raindrops come from there...
to cleanse the world of wickedness...
and purify the air...
so you will always find me...
that is when time allows...
out walking in the raindrops...
for they my soul arouse.