The author in his own words on poetry: “Poetry is about emotion combined with inspiration. It is about form and structure. It is also about abandoning convention and letting the inner voice speak. The first draft is never the final version, like a sculptor carving away at a block of marble; a poet continues with fine alterations until at last the masterpiece is revealed. Poetry is a healthy mix of creation and invention. Just like any work of art, it requires nurture and dedication. Above all, the driving force is love and passion. Love of poetry, love of words, love of writing, love of expression, love of the world and everyone and everything in it. In the end, poetry is simply an outpouring of love from the inner soul.”