This poetry collection takes readers to a “weeded garden” where “ripened fruit” grows and readers are encouraged to “show the world how you flow.” These verses ring with an intriguing voice that invites readers much like an age-old friend invites one to a daily conversation. The poems celebrate personal discovery, and they also encourage readers to “Never back down, always stand tall.” Other poems encourage readers to be aware of the natural world around them by coming “ out of your cave” to “paint a new wall.” Many of the verses focus on the individual’s power to choose freely and live life according to their own will by declaring, “I am the master of my own desires.” The “good vibrations” of living with a positive attitude and spreading positive vibes will inspire readers to go forth and be a good influence on others. Some poems even question society’s materialistic focus.

For readers who appreciate rhyme, this collection is a must-read. The rhyming lines help create each poem’s unique voice. The rhyme also makes the poems’ messages memorable and accessible. Minimal line sketches accompany the poems. These sketches provide a visual concept of the poems and add an artistic flair to the collection. Many of the poems possess a defiant voice that questions politics, religion, and personal circumstances. Admirably, the speaker in such poems provides balance by emphasizing the power an individual possesses to pursue their own paths. The poems bear a distinctive, spoken-word quality, and this might appeal to readers who appreciate hip-hop or spoken-word poetry performances.

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