Carol Fortino

Alex Crabbe was a young child whose life came undone after his mother died. His first placement in a foster home subjected him to emotional abuse of adult pornography. Although he is eventually moved to a loving home, questions remain: Can the early exposure to pornography so warp his young mind that he cannot overcome those images as an adult? Will his early experiences propel him to unconscionable actions that will lead to his demise, or will they...

These poems are about relationships - their tenous beginnings, their mid-points - somewhere in between, their resolutions or ending. Some poems are loving, mystifying, sad, uncontrollable, and even a bit sarcastic or funny. These poems hold emotions that run the gamut of relationships. May you find one that especially speaks to you.--Back cover.