Dreams escape into the night And flicker through the spirits Of ancient, modern, and new, Of young and old, of future And past, of lives forgotten In the boundless trap of time. And so begins "Enlightened Darkness," a long poem about nature and love. By the time readers finish this poem, they only want to re-enter into its beauty. It will stay in the minds of its readers for a long time with its emotional impact and powerful themes. It is one of the many crowning achievements in this collection. The shorter works also have their charm. Like a good music album, any might become your favorite, but the others will still delight or enthrall you. So if you are a poetry enthusiast, come enjoy this fantastic collection of poetry. You will be glad you did.