A backward glance o'er travel'd roads

Exploring the evolution of a poet's mind, this work delves into Jack Foley's artistic journey, influenced by the San Francisco Beat poets. It reflects on the challenges of creating meaningful art amid a complex cultural landscape, addressing themes of respect, misunderstanding, and the discrediting of poetry. The narrative serves as both a personal memoir and a broader commentary on twentieth-century poetry, examining the successes and failures of Modernism while illuminating Foley's unique contributions to the genre.