Clearing the Sky of Thickets

Spanning four decades, this collection showcases the poetry of David Porter, a Portland-based writer who began crafting verse in high school. His journey includes the challenges of raising four children and engaging in community projects. Notably, his poem "Thoughts While Crossing The Steel Bridge" earned recognition as a runner-up in a prestigious poetry contest. This collection marks his first significant offering of poetry, highlighting both his personal experiences and his evolution as a poet.