GENE JACKSON has written poetry for many years, beginning at Rice University in Houston, Texas. His first two volumes, Lyric Verses (2009) and Remembrance of Lost Loves (2010) were published by iUniverse. This is the second part of Sacred Verses and follows the Prologue and Part One (2011). The entire project will be completed by Parts Three and Four in 2012. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, editor, agent and chief source of encouragement, Lois. He is also a guide at the Portland Japanese Garden. COVER DESIGN BY RICK BERRY