It's amazing how a total stranger can put my thoughts into a poem. That's how a lot of them hit me. Like they were written for and about my life. That's the best thing about poems that come directly from the heart and soul. I found the selection of poems to be as delectable and intriguing as the contents of a good candy sampler. The poems address experiences we have all had in the course of living, experiences of an emotional nature, particularly those involved in relating to loved ones.

Topics such as loving, longing, mating, finding meaning together, and parting are tastefully explored. The poems manage, again and again, to strike home with insight and directness. They touch the heart as they should because they are sincere and heartfelt. Everything is within the range of empathy and rings true. I am pleased to see poetry "come home" again.

The book is worth reading several times. I shared my book with 5 people the day I received it and all of them wanted one. The book is an easy read with such diversity and inspiration, that I could not put the book down. I am giving a copy to my mom and sister and friends for Christmas/Birthday/Anytime gifts. Great book!

A Few Sample poems:

"BREAKFAST FOR ONE"

Lost
somewhere in time.

With a love
that is timeless.

My love is a lonely love...

Breakfast for one.

Copyright © 2001 T. J. Daniels

"THE CURVE OF HER THIGHS"

I never saw
the curve of her thighs.

We were never intimate
she and I.

But I know
as sure as I'm alive...

That I'd love
the curve of her thighs.

Copyright © 2001 T. J. Daniels

"MY THOUGHTS ON POLITICS"

In politics
everyone carries a sign saying
hurray for our side.

It wasn't our fault
it was the other guys.

Don't believe my opponent...

He lies.

Copyright © 2004 T. J. Daniels

"SHE WAS"

She was my sun
I was her moon.

She was my music
I was her tune.

She was the violin
I was the strings.

She was all of
my favorite things.

Then time went on
as it always does.

And so did she
that's why she was.

Copyright © 2004 T. J. Daniels

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