Step into a world of raw emotion and unshakeable honesty with this collection of 20 original and captivating poems. From the depths of loss and grief to the heights of resilience and hope, these poems explore the many facets of the human experience.

Through poignant and powerful verses, the author delves into social injustices that plague our world today, shining a light on the struggles and triumphs of those who have been marginalized and oppressed. In one of the poems, "Dear Hands", the author yearns for equality of the oppressed and uses the line, "I wish you could bend your bars/like they twist their rigid rules/that's encrypted into your gas-lit history/to swim in your familiar solvent."

The poems also delve into the complexities of love and relationships, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with opening our hearts to others. In "Lying In a Garden of Roses", the author captures the beauty of falling in love with the person who supports you as a person. "My rose adds water to my stalwart root/My salvia elevates her consciousness/On our stage, she performs her delicate role/For our fruits, she embodies graciousness."

Death is another theme that runs throughout the book, as the author grapples with the inevitability of our own mortality and the loss of loved ones. In "The Windowpane", the author reflects on the pain of losing a child and having that grief linger around, saying, "He was abandoned by the dancing air in his nostril/On the floor, by the window, they found our son/They left with him, and he stayed on the hill/He rests by the window for the door to reopen/In the house, waiting on the hill."

Through it all, the author's words are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, reminding us that even in the face of the greatest hardships, we can find hope and healing. With this powerful and moving collection of poetry, the author invites listeners to explore the depths of the human experience and discover the beauty that lies within.