Books by James C Allen

This book presents a kaleidoscope of thoughts and emotions that will appeal to anyone willing to explore the reality of our society in the light of a poet's eye, a poet whose pen can be harsh, but also analytically cold in its description of beauty or ugliness. It is a testimony of American life during the last decades, with its highs and lows, its religious influence, its petty racism and homophobia, its 'naughty' youths, some funny moments and some darker observations.

After a first book dedicated to his life partner, relating their six month fight against cancer and the agony of separation, James Allen offers us a collection of poems dedicated to all those who helped, loved, supported, encouraged and inspired him along a life path made of ups and downs, of unusual encounters, of pains and joys. Each poem tells a story, speaks of feelings, of memories and emotions, inspires or intrigues, but never leaves the reader unmoved.