Life is a journey. The purpose of that journey is to take our experiences and use them to help others. That is what this book is meant to do. These poems get to the real me. In doing so, the language may be rough, the themes not too polite, and the tone is rough and raw. In essence, it is real. Many people helped me on this journey and now it is my turn. May these poems speak to your heart, to your mind, and help you along your journey.