What does it mean to be alive? An aptly titled compilation, many of "To Be Alive"'s poems suggest that it isn't always an easy journey. Nor a clear one, or one to be taken lightly. The poetry within "To Be Alive" encourages one to expand, as well as draw upon, his or her knowledge to help cope with difficulties in life.One of the poems is intensely personal, coming from the direct experience of the poet. The others are reflections of the explorations and observations that he has made. However, the intent of this poetry is not to instruct or tell a story, but to help one access the wisdom and...