I wrote this book to revive a generation that will never return-a time, a character, a spirit that belonged to a world now past. I have learned that honesty takes courage and that following the rules doesn't always lead us forward. Sharing my story with others inspired me to put it into words, to capture the fleeting moments that shape who we are.

Isn't life strange? Each of us carries memories-some joyful, some sorrowful-that define our journey. These moments connect us, teach us, and remind us that love and loss are intertwined, making life both beautiful and bittersweet.

Through these pages, I have sought to recreate the atmosphere of yesterday and reflect on how we live today. I hope you feel the love woven into this journey, looking back on the past to find meaning for tomorrow. May my bright star guide you, perhaps even inspire a new beginning-for love, in its purest form, is life unpoisoned.

Our tortured course and our lofty past lead us to long for our Port of Call. Let our tears be those of joy, and may we cherish how far we have come since we first discovered love. As our lives near their final chapters, may we hold onto those precious moments as treasures of the soul.