Awarded Readers' Favorite 2019 Book Award: Honorable Mention, Poetry - Inspirational This collection of easy-to-read inspirational poetry is a wonderful companion for meditation and personal growth opening the door to thoughtful reflection. Written by multi-award-winning poet Gary W. Burns, the poetry creates moments of transcendent insight. With themes like beauty, peace, nature, and mindfulness the book engages the reader and nurtures well-being. Inspired largely by Zen Buddhist and Taoist philosophy, its four sections - Aerial, Suspension, Crossing, and Banks - celebrate the enduring spirit and seek to bring about inner peace. Meant to be read at a measured pace; these inspirational poems offer a serene perspective on the harmony of mind, body, and spirit. This volume of short, one-page meditational and inspirational poems is perfect to keep by your favorite reading spot, ready to offer a calming retreat from the stresses of everyday life.