Poetry is written to encourage the reader to visualize a story and explore emotions. Sometimes dark, often with a twist of humor, the reader can be transported into a world of self discovery by imagining the turmoil associated with relationships. The power of observation and self-awareness as described in the book can lead to understanding human responses and why some have doubts about how to proceed. A complex and descriptive mixture of romance, torment, emotion, imaginings, and yearnings are contained in the selection of poetry. Each poetic piece is a story with a beginning and an end. The reader will enjoy some while being left to wonder why by others-to ask questions and look for answers. You won't want to stop part way through reading each individual poem; the urge is to continue reading to find the end of each story. This is suited to the adult reader or mature adolescent. It is a combination of interesting and entertaining stories-a good read.