1981 - THESE WORDS ARE FOR YOU

by Blue Mountain Press
63 pages, illustrated

"The smallest unexpected kindness can have a lifetime impact," Leonard says in the introduction of the book after sharing a personal experience where he was overwhelmed by a sudden, unexpected comment of gratitude. Hoping to pass on the Lady's gift, the surprise "Thank you!" to the reader Leonard shares the poetry in this book. "Her words were for me ... These words are for you."

I'm not always able to give

          I'm sometimes empty

And even when

        I want to give
        Sometimes I can't find
        The key to the door of me

And even when I get
            The door open
               Sometimes
                 There's nothing there

So please understand
                When I can't give.

In a little time
           I'll be full again

I love to give
           And as soon
                 As I can
                        I will