Sonnets on the Somber Side

Time flies onward with invisible wings, Tumbling us along in its wake … Although life is full of many spectacular highs, it is also sadly full of lows that trigger emotions such as fear, longing, and discomfort. The good news is that even though the monster appears scary, it has no hold on us for it is we who hold the power to bring love into our lives and make the best of every situation. Within a contemplative compilation of poems and photographs, Duane Leavitt leads us down an introspective path into the human condition while exploring the passing of time, even if it seems to only go one way; the power of conflict and how it affects our ability to live with one another as individuals, communities, and nations; death and the afterlife; and the nature of God. Sonnets on the Somber Side is a collection of poems and photographs that guides us to remember that our darkest moments offer an opportunity to learn and embrace life in all its capacities.