Looking back over his long life, ninety-three-year-old C. R. Schwab can attest that time goes by faster than we can imagine. In Oasis , he encourages us to appreciate the beauty in the little moments before they are gone. Inspired by his own reflections over his more than ninety years, Oasis draws on creative and prosaic styles of poetry to deliver genuine insights into relatable themes and life events. Schwab has divided his collection into four Some of Schwab’s poems are written as memories, some as letters, and others as dialogue. Anyone of any age, but especially those in or near old age, will appreciate the wisdom and gentle humor of this collection.