In this charming collection of poems, Holman Shephard reflects on a life well-lived. From joyful celebrations of nature to poignant meditations on mortality, Shephard's poetry is at once uplifting and thought-provoking. Accompanied by a memoir of the author that provides insight into the man behind the poems, Fruits of a Retired Life is a beautiful testament to the power of poetry to inspire and move us. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.