Spreading the Love: My Legacy of Love is a heartfelt collection of poems by Charles, a retired teacher who has lived-and loved-with fierce authenticity. Through tender verse and emotional honesty, he shares the joys and sorrows of a life deeply felt: loving hard, grieving with others, and embracing the beauty of imperfection. Each poem is a quiet offering, drawn from a soul attuned to compassion and truth. This book is not just a reflection of one man's journey-it's an invitation to feel, to remember, and to honor the legacy of love we all carry. I am a retired school teacher who writes poetry to satisfy one of many creative urges that continue to shape his life. With humility and emotional honesty, I explore my personal journey-right or wrong, good or bad-through verse. Each poem is a quiet risk, a reflection offered with hope that it might resonate with others.