Come, read what is written within these pages. Enjoy poems of love and family, death and life, heartbreak and delight. Poems that speak plainly, saying "I'm too old to wear jeans but wear them anyway and / you know I'm ok with that too." Each page surprises with words that describe our lives and how we face obstacles and find happiness. You'll find many quotable lines of encouragement and wonder. "Let's not lie / not now / not ever." Simple words but difficult to hold true. There are many words in this book that may provoke your thinking in new directions or simply provide a laugh or a comfort.

"let star dust flicker through closed windows / let doors melt into darkness and / the star's nova burst into life anew".