Nightwatch and Dayshift

The author reflects on a lifelong passion for poetry, tracing influences from classical and modern poets while exploring the Romantic tradition of descriptive meditation. After decades of writing, they focus on their experiences in Portland, Maine, crafting street poems that capture their transient existence. Despite feeling like a wanderer, the author finds solace in a mystical connection with the stars, contemplating the intersection of time and eternity. This collection serves as a personal exploration of place and identity, blending local observations with cosmic reflections.