splake offers his reflections in life and death. From the publisher's introduction, "Everyone is valuable. Our presence on earth is timeless and unforgettable. However, the contemporary generation seems content to waste life in digital ecstasy. Are they seeking knowledge or distraction? Among these poems, we hear the graybeard poet searching his soul for meaning and purpose like many teens seek independence. Poetry, written in solitude, is also speaking in solitude. The dialogue with one's soul is precious.'