Down the Trails of Life

About the Book

Have you ever looked “Down the Trails of Life” wondering how you arrived where you are? As you ponder the events, crooked paths, crowded streets, all you see is the hand of God at work in the circumstances. You walked dark roadways where no one would enter to help. Your strength and sense of direction were gone, and you felt as though you were alone, in a mist, barely knowing where to place your feet, thoughts or emotions. But then, something happens, and you scream out in despair, “Lord, please lead the way. I am lost and don’t know who to turn to or where to go.” Then, a sense of well-being and happiness floods your soul. This is not a moment of euphoria but a settling in your spirit that the Almighty God of the universe is real and has everything under His control. This collection of poems contains thought from years of challenges I faced growing up in a harsh, cold world, as a black youth. Some of the trials I faced were of my own making and some tailored and inherent by the society in which I lived. I lost my father at a noticeably young age, and the loss of my mother a few years later was a sure-fire recipe for disaster. But God, in His infinite mercy and patience, sent strangers along my path. I will be ever so grateful for His love, mercy, kindness, and salvation that came through His one and only Son, Jesus Christ.

About the Author

The collection of poems in this book spans several years and reflect the experiences of Milton Bullard Jr. as he has walked down the trails of life. Milton viewed the various phases, places, and people he has encountered on these diverse paths through the lens of God, who continues to lead his way. Milton was greatly inspired by his father. He treasures the many days of being on the fish banks with him in their hometown of Fort Pierce, Florida. His dad used those times as platforms to teach his young boys about God, the value of an education, personal integrity, and moral character. Though his dad had only a third-grade education, that did not hinder his ability to school his children on the trials and challenges they would face while travelling down the winding roads of life. More importantly, he explained to his boys how to react to these challenges. Yet, in all of this was the strength, prayers, and wisdom of his mother who guided the talents, drive and mis-guided anger of her boys to be the productive individuals they have become today. Those quiet moments culminated into some of the words expressed in these poems Milton is a service-connected veteran with many years of experience in the field of radiology. He finished an associate degree in radiologic science through George Washington University in Washington D.C. and then was awarded a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management and leadership through National-Louis University in Chicago. Later, he obtained a second bachelor’s degree in advanced radiologic studies from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. After finishing his associate degree in theology, he went on to work as a Radiology Practitioner Assistant at a clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Milton resides in Jacksonville Florida, with his lovely wife Andre. Together they have 4 adult children.