From strangers to friends that I have met in my life, this poetry is not just ink-filled pages but is a tale of us all. I filled this book with heartfelt and hopeful words to not only accompany your coffee time but also to change your life a bit in some way. These words reflect the pain, grief, tears, emotions, love and whatnot we confront every day. Few of us threw the odds behind us and continued, but many remained stumbling and struggling. No matter what impact I may have on you, even if just one sentence from my book makes you feel positive, happy, or inspired, then I have accomplished what I intended.