The author has made a considerable effort to convey common feelings in a raw poetic voice. This is a very quick read but one could spend time contemplating the imagery created in several instances to better understand the depth of emotion the poet has tried to deliver. All poetry takes an investment of your time to read and analyze, as it is an attempt at capturing the feelings or moments in the life of someone else whose story and experience is not your own--in that way, all poetry you read is a worthwhile experience. ( )