Life is not for the faint of heart. The poems in this book were written over almost three decades. They include experiences affected by both darkness and light, and I hope even more growth. They are not just my own thoughts and feelings, but expressions of pain, life, and learning from those with whom I have worked. These poems are personal, but also universal. Here's to all who name their fears, find the courage to breathe another breath, dance with pain and, hopefully, find a place of rest.