We don't all get a fair shake in life, which will become clearer to you after reading this collection of poetry. Life is, among other things, a series of memories, good and bad, of death and grief. Hate and happiness. Kindness and compassion. Sometimes it's just plain ridiculous and all we can do is laugh or shake our heads in disbelief. But, everything in this life is very real as are these poems. My hope is simply that anyone reading this book finds them relatable and that they evoke some kind of emotion whether it's joy or discomfort.