h, and loss. Compiled in these pages are unabashed letters of thoughts as they were then. Whether it was mourning for a friend or loved one, solace took in the presence of people around. Or a heartful of emotion. Written to paper are the thoughts of a simple man. The poems are written in a relatable way. You may find a smile in these pages, or you may find a lonely tear. You might walk away from this book and pull closer those you hold dear. There is something in this compilation for everyone.