Poetry is not merely words on a page; it is the human experience distilled into its most potent form.  It provides a unique lens through which we can better understand ourselves and the world around us.  It is a vehicle for emotion, a capture of feeling and thought that transcends ordinary language and makes the familiar seem new again.  Poetry is the culmination of the poet’s interpretation and the reader’s perception.  Each poem will affect readers differently.  To every reader who opens this book, thank you for joining me on my journey of perception, joy, adversity, healing and laughter.