We are prompted by Holy Writ to ponder and think about things that are true, honest, lovely, and virtuous. Higher Thought is an attempt by the writer to consider many of life issues from a wholesome perspective. Written in an unusual manner, each question is considered in a prologue and then considered again in verse. Author William Rybolt's writings range from contemplating higher thought to testing to the Prodigal Son. They cover a range of emotions, from humorous to serious to challenging. Rybolt ignites fresh and productive thoughts in the minds of his readers as he addresses the numerous issues of life in this unique and thought-provoking manner.

A Lasting Tribute

We honor those who live in fame

Give reverence to those who earn acclaim

Celebrate those of great repute

And dignify those who have been astute

We proudly erect edifices to remember a name

Build statues to edify those who share great gain

With monuments observe men of great thought

Fashion a model for bravery fought

However we choose to compliment

To recognize one whose life has been spent

What ever the mode or the artifact

Time will treat carelessly our commemorative act

That memento of steel or erection of stone

With passing of time will fall on its own

Hopelessly destined forgotten forever

Remembered by few and perhaps even never ...