For more than a quarter century, Christmas has meant it was time to create a new poem. This small volume, The Conductor's Call, has collected most of those poems that were originally a part of the Christmas cards sent to friends and acquaintances by the author and his wife. For those who don't celebrate Christmas, this collection also includes a selection of the author's works that touch a variety of subjects. These poems represent a new poetic voice from an author who has been at work for many years.