This is Stan Schmidt's fifth book written in a one year time period. This book is an anthology because it contains the best poems out of his first four books. Gate to the Soul, The Weeping Poet, The Musing Poet, and The Solitary Poet. There are many new poems in the Wine Press as well. The poems within this book are heavy and personal, yet layered with mystery. This poetry paints vivid pictures of a person trying to deal with the disappointments of life. The author brings the reader on a fascinating journey through his dark night of the soul.

This collection of poems deals with life and spiritual issues. The author bases his poems on many years of reading and personal experience. This poetry paints vivid word pictures of practical living and theological themes. The poems are simple, yet profound. They are written in common language and easily understood concepts. The style is unique, yet refreshing. These rhymes will assist the reader to contemplate the deeper side of life.

Many people long to find that friend who is a soul mate. Sadly, most end up not finding that person. This book is the story of two people who searched their whole lives and just when hope was virtually gone, they found their soul mate. It is a modern day fairy tale of reality.

Many people long to find that friend who is a soul mate. Sadly, most end up not finding that person. This book is the story of two people who searched their whole lives and just when hope was virtually gone, they found their soul mate. It is a modern day fairy tale of reality.

Many people go through very difficult times in life. The author documents the journey through his dark night of the soul. The poetry paints vivid word pictures with brutally honest feelings about what he is experiencing. He does not pretend to be something he is not. He merely writes from the darkness as he struggles to find the light. As the book progresses, the light at the end of the tunnel becomes apparent. He becomes, in fact, what he always thought he was in theory. This book is not a light read, but it is very easy to read.

Many people go through very difficult times in life. The author documents the journey through his dark night of the soul. The poetry paints vivid word pictures with brutally honest feelings about what he is experiencing. He does not pretend to be something he is not. He merely writes from the darkness as he struggles to find the light. As the book progresses, the light at the end of the tunnel becomes apparent. He becomes, in fact, what he always thought he was in theory. This book is not a light read, but it is very easy to read.