This is a collection of poems by the Wyoming State Poet Laureate. These poems show the poet's unique approach to poetry and devotion to his adoptive state, a new perspective. The beauty of Wyoming and his rose garden in June shines through. You will not find obscurity here; instead, you will find poems which speak to your heart and calm your spirit. Often you will smile, even laugh out loud once in a while. These are poems to be read over and over again, a treat for your soul.
A Wyoming State of Mind weaves a rich emotional tapestry, reflecting the connection of Wyoming's Poet Laureate
to not only our state, but the entire spectrum of human emotion. This work of unique breadth offers richly detailed descriptions of the monumental landscapes of our wonderful state, as well as unvarnished examinations of the fragility of life. Gene's poems tug at the heartstrings, finding beauty in universal, relatable subjects that are alternately tragic and uplifting. --- Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon