A most wonderful book touching on all walks in life ... a very inspiring read for all ages to enjoy and be moved by as rhey relate to all the emotions displayed in rhyme

In this collection of love poems, Kydd has once again captured the essential duality of the human heart, and of existence itself. The poems range from a celebration of love at first sight and the physical ecstasy of two lovers entwined as one, to the despair of having lost love, for reasons beyond control or understanding. As usual with Kydd's work there is a strong spiritual element, with the soul seeking its ultimate fulfillment. He presents the union between lovers, the mingling of two souls into one, as this fulfillment. But when love is lost suffering is intense, and Kydd also shows this unsparingly. Kydd wouldn't be himself without a healthy streak of cynicism and reality. In the poem ASK NOT he says simply: Never ask "Do you love me" if you do they don't And although his final poem, The Breath of Love, is basically positive and romantic, a few pages previous, when describing his first kiss in COW POKE, he can't resist saying: No sweeter memory in mind and heart could I fathom to this day. Yet in spite of the heightened passion of the moment a thought lingered in my mind ever afterward. .as sweet as her lips felt that wonderful day of my youth her breath smelled and tasted like sour milk.

Another collection of verse, covering all aspects of day to day life and events, some to make you smile, some to make you think but mainly just to entertain.

Reviewers loved Gay's two novels and hailed him as "the big new name to include in the storied annals of Southern Literature" ("Esquire.") The 13 new stories are driven by the grizzled, everyday folks that Gay is famous for bringing to life.

Allow me to take you on a journey of love, empowerment, romance, enlightenment, heartache, release, and spiritual growth, all contained within each verse. Are you ready to rise above the limits you have placed upon yourself? Are you ready to open to the power within to the truest expression of you higher self? Be prepared for this journey is not for the faint of heart. Its a journey that takes courage, commitment and dedication right from the start. Be prepared to explore the vistas and dimensions of other times, And the limitless realms beyond the eyes we use to see. Are you ready to take the leaps of faith to see what truly can be? If you are I will guide you through what your soul wants you to see.

Portal is a book of poems from a vast collection of the author. It has many different subjects. Some of them are dark, and some of them are lighter. Tackling subjects like suicide, history, domestic violence, racism, and child abuse. Some talk of hope, inspiration, love, and just plain fun. Please know that you are never truly alone. Even when it seems like you are at your lowest, there is always help. There is always hope. Dive into Portal and enjoy.

This book is a collection of spiritual and God inspired poems given to the author by the Almighty's Holy Spirit. The author wishes to share these poems with all of God's children in order to bring them closer to the Almighty. May you read them and experience a closer relationship with your loving, heavenly Father.