Sometimes in our darkest moments comes the most inspiring moments of writing, these poems come from a realm of reality suddenly realized by a sensitive soul that led to my rebirth. This book of poems speaks to matters of the heart, both lived and empathized. From loss to love, from racism to unity, from bitterness to forgiveness, from darkness to light, pondering also on issues around politics, discovering one's purpose and overcoming loss. So without any fanfare here are my thoughts, fifty personal reflections of realities of life, told by a strong yet sensitive black African soldier.