Poetry and prose reminiscent of the Hippie Era. Jim Wortham has written his fourth book in his Seasons series. The Spring Love takes us back to the 1970's in the Haight-Ashbury District of New York City when a young man struggles and finds success with his poetry. Truly a labor of love as words find sunlight and song during a magical era.
Jim Wortham continues to pull us into the seasons of love. This, Jim's fourth book of poetry, once again reminds us of the Woodstock days were love and poetry were king!
This book of poetry reveals the relationships the author had throughout his life. It is fun to read and written in a free verse style. The author relates his experiences falling in love and coping with relationships as they ended. Examples: (1) "I went to the beach to be alone. I had given up on love. It never does last anyway, or so I thought. So I decided to spend my days on the beach to help heal my broken heart. This is the way it was when I looked up and saw you walking toward me licking a chocolate ice cream cone." (2) "You glanced my way, smiled and stopped to talk. At that time I knew love had come again." (3) "I should have known anything good must come to an end, that beauty fades away, that love is elusive, I should have known." "You offered all the love you knew how to give and as quickly as you came into my life you were gone." "I've been counting the days since you left. I believe it is almost time for love to come again".
The Autumn of Love depicts poetry and lifestyles of the 1960-1970's. It is charming in the innocent portrayal of a young man making his place in the world. He is a dreamer and a doer. He does not give up on love nor his desire to publish his poems. With the help of friends and a tenacious spirit, he presents us with a beautiful 'Flashback' of that era. You will experience love and heartbreak as he makes his journey to publication.