In his second poetry collection, "Facade...In Every Mortal Lies a Dormant god , " Sanford Shuman continues his serious exploration of life. This poetry should elevate your consciousness and inspire you to live the extraordinary existence that GOD ordained for you in the very beginning of your life. Shuman remembers that there was an era when it was against the law for some ethnic groups to read or even show the slightest interest in knowledge or becoming educated. But he reminds us that the old saying, "Knowledge is Power," is so very true. This collection is divided into four chapters: Passion and Emotions; Notions and Motivations; Divine and Frame of Mind; and Rebellion and Unrest "Facade" offers poems for any occasion for those seeking insight and knowledge. "Nobility Two wrongs don't make a right, That's like confusing day for night. The good will always get ahead, To promote iniquity is something one should dread. Victory has a great cost, But, if one gives up all hope is lost. In this life, some things, one is sure to lose, But, you can gain much more if you choose. Troubles are suppose to only make, To think you'll have enduring success without a battle is a mistake."