Beneath the Flag I Love

About the Book

• Jaunty narrative ditties that bring a smile. Upbeat poems and short stories-something for every member of the family.
• Life experiences-poignant recollections
• Stories of Halloween and World War II. Will hold you until the final sentence
• Entertaining and humorous

In this warmly nostalgic, deeply personal and honestly expressive collection of poetry and prose, author Joseph Jankowski speaks to the reader in a voice that resonates with a welcoming invitation to share the life experiences that have created his most lasting memories. Crisply written essays that evoke the appealing cadence of a practiced story teller describe unforgettable moments-as a young marine, the very human exhchange he shared with a child of a war-ravaged country, and the poignant recollections of his mother brewing pots of coffee to better savor the company of her sons home from war. Many of his poems are jaunty narrative ditties that bring a smile-the lyrical tale of a fish-stealing, biscuit-eating bear; entertaining homage to the deliciously spooky fun of Halloween night and the retelling of a suspenseful day at the racetrack when a renowned mudder proved his mettle. Mr. Jankowksi lives in a world full of love-family and friends, dogs and horses- and old-fashioned values, and his upbeat pieces remind us to cherish every moment that we are given.

About the Author

Joseph Jankowski was born in Elmira, New York in 1925. He entered the Marine Corps at the age of seventeen and participated in the Battle of Okinawa in the Pacific theater during World War II.

Following the war, he served in China and returned Japanese soldiers to Japan and Korean prisoners in Japan back to Korea.

In 1948, he married Margaret Henry of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.

Mr. Jankowski also served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1960.

He was a salesman most of his life. In 1963 he became a radio announcer and eventually sales manager of WGUL Radio in New Port Richey, Florida.

Some of his writings were written about places he has visited and events he has seen.

His poems and short stories appeal to both young and old alike.