Poetry is possibly the most subjective form of writing there is, and therefore perhaps the hardest on which to comment.  Either it says something to you or it does not, and at least, I trust my readers will find much to enjoy and consider in this collection. 

     This is a well rounded collection.  These are poems that speak to the reader in the language of every day and at the same time embrace profundity.  Their subject matter, the struggle of a just war, comradeship and loss, has never been more topical than it is now, with our troops once again defending freedom in a distant, hostile land.

     I wanted my writing to be sincere and communicative, the mood both musical and solemn.   I wrote about two things principally; the truths which I hold and express, and the people and the history that have gone to create them.  These poems are moving, simple and rich.  In the writing of these poems I found much healing, my hope is that others will find healing as well.  I would welcome your comments.

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