After 16 years of writing Poetry (exactly half of my life), this work forced itself out of the fray, as the positive embrasure of existence (as opposed to other works which deride life). The works included in this collection were produced between 2009-2014, with some standout works selected from 2001-2004. My major influences are mostly Romantic and 20th Century Continental European authors. Having lived in the United States for my entire life has brought a unique setting with which to operate my Poetic license considering that my major influences are mostly non-American writers. Finding my...

Often during the course of life one is forced to make difficult decisions. It is in these tenuous times that a person relies upon faith. There is always a gap between this moment and the next, and even a non-spiritual person utilizes a modicum of faith. A person of science has faith in the underlying principles governing the universe. That the orbit of the earth doesn't careen on a path, hurtling towards the sun, is a sign of faith in gravity amongst the celestial bodies. This collection of poetry signifies a leap of faith in many ways. First, as someone who hasn't had much experience in...