Mortal Thoughts is a culmination of decades of intimate conversations the two have shared. The topics range from love to hate, hope and despair. There is social commentary, introspection, nature, observations, and more. Some of the poems may come at you in a whisper. Others scream in your face. Most of his poetry requests a brief audience to share a fascinating insight or revelation. Michael hopes you will enjoy reading the poems in Mortal Thoughts as much as he enjoyed writing them.