I Am Wings Poems About Love Author:Ralph J. Fletcher, Joe Baker (Illustrator) Written from the point of view of a smitten young man, these 33 short, free-verse poems narrate the ups and downs of a teen romance. They begin with the "First Look" at the high school lockers, move to the beach, and conclude with the painful realization that the girl has lost interest in him. The last poem, "Seeds," suggests... more » that the cycle is about to begin again. The collection includes an allusion to homosexual love in "Justin and Frank," which the writer observes with sensitivity and discretion. While this book tells a story that has been told before, it does so with fresh images and without cliches. A black-and-white photograph begins each section ("Falling In" and "Falling Out") and provides visual closure.« less