Jackie Faasisila

Endless Circles Jackie Faasisila

The poems in this collection weave together major aspects of a personal journey from South Dakota to Samoa. They speak of diverse events, compelling emotions, and changing perceptions of a woman who ventured fearlessly across the vast Pacific as a Peace Corps volunteer in the 1970's. She has grown older with a country that celebrated its 50th year of independence in 1962. Looking Inward poems explore roots and identity, provide personal insights and address daunting challenges of life, love and loss. They grapple with life changing experiences of individuals, families and cultures trapped in clutches of development and change. Looking Outward poems address overpowering contemporary issues and social change in a small island state bombarded by global forces. Final poems deal with transitions and reflections on the endless circles of life.