Dear Reader, Enclosed you will find my collection of poems on life's various topics. Many have been developed from years of experience, intellectual development and many cases of trial and error. Over the years I've established a blog (www.joe-in-the-know.blogspot.com) which has allowed me to share many of these poems as well as other pieces (media, interactions, etc... which I've found inspiring. It is my sincere hope that you will enjoy reading this book as much as I enjoyed writing it. Thank you very much. Smile, Joseph Albrecht