I began writing TRUTH AND COLD WATER the day I stepped out of an unwanted cold shower four or five years ago. Coldwater leaves no doubt that it is real when you're standing in it. Some have gone to great effort to shape truth into a more palatable story than the reality in which we live. But, truth is much more resilience and like cold water, it can be a shock to one's system. TRUTH AND COLD WATER Is a collection of poems written from my heart about my experiences in life. Experiences that will provoke thought, it will hopefully raise awareness, and inspire hope for a brighter future as well as entertain.