Remembrance of Lost Loves

About the Book

All lives (and the loves contained within them) may be thought of as journeys. Each of us, at any certain time will occupy a space along such a pathway. It leads from youth, with its excitement, hope and foolishness, through mistakes, omissions and the recognition of self-delusion, by degrees into maturity and confidence, and finally to serenity.

This is the story of one such journey. It is true in essence, and in such details as memory, at this distance, will allow. Those who might recognize themselves as fellow-travelers along this path may equally share feelings of nostalgia, regret, self-reproach and memories of love lost. None should feel any of these emotions past the level that I myself do,and all, I hope, will recall those times with affectionate remembrance.

About the Author

Gene Jackson has written poetry for many years, and this volume follows his "Lyric Verses" (iUniverse, 2009). These experiences date as far back as his days at Rice University in Houston, Texas, and follow continuing (and often painful) stages toward achieving maturity in the present. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, editor, agent, and chief source of encouragement, Lois, and has several children and grand-children in the area. In additon to writing, and editing past literary efforts, he is a guide at Portland's Japanese Garden, a member of the Audobon Society, and enjoys the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.