Last Call

About the Book

I started writing poetry in the mid 70’s. I couldn’t play guitar or sing (the nuns kicked my out of the choir—said I sounded like a bleating goat). So I figured poetry would help with the chicks. But then I found that I liked poetry and putting down my thoughts on paper, it helped me keep my inner demons at bay. So write I did. Then I joined the navy and got married, had children and the writing was put on the shelf. I wasn’t until I divorced and the kids were grown, that I found my inspiration again and started putting pen to paper (well type to computer). As I looked through this conglomeration of poems, I could see a pattern taking shape—the pattern of random purpose. Many of these poems were written for lovers, friends, family but mostly for me. And many years passed from early works in my teens to more recent works that may be less cynical—But whatever the case, whether funny, romantic, political or dark they are all written from the heart and from the experiences of a middle-aged hippie As you read these poems please remember that— “Poets write not from wisdom but from inspiration” CB Fairchild I hope you enjoy my rambling thoughts as much as I enjoyed writing them. PEACE

About the Author

Clifton Fairchild was born and raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. His first job was a summer job at the age of thirteen. He worked various job since (from actor to zookeeper) and has called on those jobs and experiences to write this book of poems He served our country for eight years in the United States Navy as a submariner. He was married for twenty-three years and raised two beautiful children, which are his true pride and joy. Clifton now resides in Wickenburg AZ. And is working on his next project of short stories, love poems and whatever comes into his mind