JL's poetry reveals his optimistic mind-set in everyway. Passion burns alive in each line, translating his experiences of life, the sea, loves both lost and won, with great awareness, for mankind's struggles, desires and triumphs. Along with a quizzical nature and quest, his prudent, tangible words walk you hand in hand by time's seas. Melting misfortune becomes elevated beauty with a balance, winking ocean green imagery. Learning how to live in seasons, writing overtures for each day, picking wildflowers, watching the affairs of nature corresponding to the way of things, JL's gentle awareness to those around him, welcomes the reader to leave their shoes at the door, never wanting to leave.

~Lee J. Erdo

I have been reading JL's work for about three years. He is a brilliant new talent to the writing world of poetry. You are in for a rare treat when you read his words of sadness, humor, and his deep passionate eloquence of the sea. Congratulations on this wonderful piece of art.

~Bonnie J. Sittler