Understanding the Gift of Life: a poetry collection

A unique compilation of prose, poetry, and narrative poems specifically written and arranged to help encourage you to seek a better understanding of the purpose of life. You'll experience emotional, inspirational, and spiritual feelings with moments of laughter and tears as you explore the chapter topics of Family, Love, Religion, Social Issues, Loss, and Understanding. The vast portrayal of images and the powerful conveying of meaning found in the poems will surely touch and inspire your thoughts. You may even discover a message that impacts your life. By the book’s end, don’t be surprised to find yourself more closely examining your understanding of the gift of life.

Michael designed the book cover using images of the hands of his grandmother and nephew, representing our inevitable physical changes throughout life. He placed their hands in a caring moment to express the genuine significance we often find in sharing the lessons we’ve learned with our loved ones of the next generations.