In this 11th collection of Jean Le Clercq's poems, he doesnÕt beat about the bush. With the advantage of 84 years behind him, Jean is able to look back and weigh up (or down) the ups and downs of life on earth, sometimes with downright pessimism (for example, the vulgarity of politicians) but often with glowing optimism (as in the joy that butterflies and grand-children bring).