Echoes & Shadows is a collection of poetry that was written over the course of the past half century. This collection of poetry began while I was still a youth growing up in a small rural Northern Michigan town. The collection was continued through my college days at Central Michigan University, extending through "learning years", finishing with my coming of age as a writer and as a person.
In many ways, Echoes & Shadows is a life history. It chronicles the events of my life and it speaks of the people and places that have most impacted my life. The poetry collection is my thoughts, feelings, philosophies, and memories.
Echoes & Shadows is dedicated to the family, friends and women I have loved who so often have touched my life and inspired this collection of poetry.
My sincerest thank you to Lisa, Tracy and Carlie Jo for their time and technical assistance in compiling these poems. Their efforts were a big factor in getting Echoes and Shadows ready for publishing.

Douglas L. Wilson grew up and has spent much of his life in the small, rural town of Grayling, Michigan. Doug is a member of the Grayling High School Alumni Hall of Fame, and he is a graduate of Central Michigan University. Doug is recently retired from a 45-year career as an educator, youth counselor, and family social worker. Doug and his wife Tracy continue to reside in the Grayling area, and they are frequent visitors of Doug's alma mater, Central Michigan University.Wilson has been a poet for over 50 years. Moments of Epiphany is his 5th collection of poetry to be published. This book focuses on those moments of enlightenment that suddenly appear, that open our hearts and minds, and leave our lives forever changed.Wilson reminds us of the importance of living in the moment and in living each day to the fullest. As is the case with Doug's other books, Moments of Epiphany will cause you to reflect, feel, and think.