Summary
Common Sense is a collection of short, crisp, thought provoking poems about a wide variety of subjects. From Geronimo to JFK. From the Mighty Mississippi to Alcatraz. Love, hate, life, and death, all find their way into Common Sense. It could be quickly and easily read. However, you'll want to take your time. Laugh, cry, learn, think, but most of all, sit back, relax, and enjoy the wit and wisdom.
Author's Bio
Carl G. Ferrel was born in Iowa City, Iowa on July 29,1950. He earned a degree in Culinary Art in 1973, and studied Real Estate, Economics, Business Law, and Communications at Blackhawk College.
Mr. Ferrel has worked as a Chef, Meat Cutter, Business Consultant, President (record company), Restaurant Manager, and a Septic Surgeon. He is currently a Member of Laborers' Union Local #309 in Rock Island. He is also a real estate investor, and an independent environmental researcher.
Memberships have included:
- Florida State Poets Association, Inc.
- National Federation of State Poetry Societies, Inc.
- National Arbor Day Foundation
- Niabi Zoological Society
- National Parks & Conservation Association
- National & International Wildlife Federation
- World Wildlife Fund
- The National Audubon Society
- Associate Member of The American
- Museum of Natural History
- Associate Member of The Smithsonian Associates
- Associate Member of The Illinois Sheriffs' Association
- Associate Member of The Nature Conservancy
Awards:
- Golden Poet - 1990 & 1991
- Honorable Mentions (7)
- Distinguished Leadership - 1991
- Editors Choice Award - 1996
Common Sense 
