This book is a collection of sixty-two original poems written by the author from 1945 to 1986. He has said "some are corny, some are good, and a few are excellent," but all reflect the writer's perception of the human condition over a period of four decades as he developed his skills as a wordsmith. Many of the poems are nature-related, several are humorous, and a large number of them are love poems. A few of these efforts have been called classics by readers, but if not all classics, they are at least sincere. They are also easy to read and understand, as opposed to the vagaries of others. Ranging in subject matter from the Civil War to Alaska, from Life to Death, and from Hell to New Orleans, the poetry of Chuck Lewis will interest today's romantic and contemplative daydreamers. An entertaining author's self-review of each poem is a true plus and makes this book unique.” (Synopsis from back book cover).