The poems in this collection are easy to love accessible, plainspoken, yet rich in depth and meaning. As earnest as they are lilting, these poems reach out for beauty and truth - the core of Art. They are often playful and amusing, as is evident from such poems as Hey Pretty Kitty , Renaissance Man or Ode to a Pearly Naut . Nor does this book slight the darker side of life, as expressed metaphorically in To a Lost Friend or more starkly in Delirium . The visual appeal of the photo-art in this book is an ideal match for the musicality of the poems. Among the photos, you may be particularly struck by Radiant Autumn on the front cover, or the glowing Golden Mountain on the back. What a delightful little gift this book is for your friends, relatives and all those you love!