My book is a Poem chronicling the decades of my life. The culmination of each decade, provided a kaleidoscopic view from beginning to end of transformative possibilities to be courageous, while embracing challenges of self and unforeseen circumstances. I had no idea how long life would last, but felt compelled to continue the summaries and comparisons of decades past and present. This is the beginning of my eighth decade and the realization of less years ahead is constantly in my purview. If I am granted a ninth decade, I'll step into it with a pen in hand and thank God for the opportunity. "Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph: a beginning, a struggle and a victory." - Mahatma Gandhi