Howard Keir was a talented photographer on the fast track from a purely academic life in the confines of a university fine arts studio- to a successful career as an artist for high fashion magazines. Three years later, he is an unknown short order cook at a truck stop outside of Jacksonville, Florida. Howard's days are spent tending to his abusive grandfather or visiting his only remaining friend, Ray. Long nights are manageable in smoke breaks and intimate conversation with Valery, a server struggling to pay tuition, rent and debt. Valery watches Howard's every move, longing to understand...

Written in experimental, awkward, and confessional free verse, the uniVerse explores common themes and experiences of childhood, maturation and adulthood. the uniVerse is the premier edition of an intended cycle of inexpensive, free-verse and lyrical poetry books designed to be read, shared or readily destroy. The author makes no claim to the quality of the material and takes no responsibility for chords that resonate. Warren Davis is the author of the novel Everything in its Place, available now on Amazon.com.