Long Ago

Long Ago

by J. W. Wright

''Long Ago'' is a collection of poems by J.W. Wright, a lesser-known American poet who resided in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The work explores themes of nostalgia, memory, and the passage of time through a lens of personal experience. Wright's poems capture the intimate details of boyhood, offering a glimpse into his own formative years and the evolving landscape of his surroundings. The book is notable for its quiet beauty and evocative language, as Wright skillfully navigates the complexities of memory and the enduring power of childhood experiences.

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