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Arc of the Poet by Roger Darnell

With these words, Lila Ridings-Darnell moved her second kid to pursue his life’s calling: “I write, and Dad wrote, but I think you’re the one who’s going to do something with it.” After taking aim as an adolescent, at age 44, the author began compiling this poetic memoir to document his progress creatively. Connecting with global legends of entertainment, business, and literature on his journey in the film and TV trades, Roger’s focus intensifies as his setbacks, near-misses, and moonshots add up. His illuminating existential payoffs are sure to inspire everyone who dares to dream big.As eloquently explained by the author’s high school drama teacher Leslie “Jinx” Caulfield, life is temporary, “and details become more beautiful and profound when viewed through the eyes of a poet.” In this poetic memoir, an adept writer deftly relates his life journey, where poetry arose within him first as a means of connecting with his mother, then served him well in shaping his adult life, and growing. At key points, he has felt he could become famous, and accomplish all his personal ambitions, through poetry. Time will tell.