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Be a smile"
In this expansive collection of verse, readers discover reflections about supporting others, priorities, dilemmas, probabilities, and paradoxes. Other poems lead into a movie theater's darkness, where the moment being made with a romantic partner is even more enjoyable than the film. More playful rhymes like "Commercial Bit for Certain Crackers" explore the food world, where Town House and Ritz dominate not only shelves but also consumers' palates. Readers also find whimsical poems like "It's Math, It's Love," which celebrate the academic work that decorates everyday life. The book concludes with an insightful afterword, which offers some valuable insight into the author's background and writing processes.
Some rhymes like "Thee And" provide carefully crafted wordplay that leaves one appreciating the tongue-tying nature of the English language. Spirituality and philosophy abound, and poems such as "Snapshots of Eternity" create moments of pause and meditation, which allow readers to not only contemplate their present but also their future. In longer poems like "Interpretation Mirror," one discovers proverb-like guidance for one's actions by looking "for what we know will work," affirming that when people attempt to speak the truth, they should "speak that truth in love." This book's unique offerings are a great way for readers to become more engaged with not only poetry but also their paths to self-awareness. Whether a person is looking for a positive message to begin the day or is seeking spiritual insight about how to handle the present, this collection houses something for every type of poetry fan.