IN TWO PARTS Hieroglyphs / Prima Facie, Is a compilation of poems and short fiction, universal observations and mindful stories covering love, strength, environment, politics and nature, all of which are deeply rooted in the humanities, these works were created for reflection, acknowledgment of our differences and right of existence in all facets of life, to explore an empathic path of understanding. To inspire and more importantly for the reader to understand our vested interest and appreciation for the planet and humanity as a whole, our survival and the limited time we have individually and collectively, our need to assist in its preservation on a multitude of levels. What we do now and leave behind will be the legacy of the human species, if there is anything left at all.