Several poems by James J. Chriss are presented. "Strange Beginnings." First Line: The ultimate poem; Last Line: Hogwash! "The Journey." First Line: These questions are natural. Last Line: And I don't know where to begin. "Regrets?" First Line: I've altered my reality; Last Line: To mull over as we like; and "Back Home." First Line: It just seems to me; Last Line: "It's your son. He came after all."