When no one knows the turmoil you face-whether self-inflicted or created by outside circumstances-it is easy to feel alone and abandoned. The poems I have written reflect stages in my life where I personally experienced loss, fear, pain, anger and betrayal. I had to find hope to believe that my life would be better despite yesterday's shortcomings. As you read Real Poetry Raw Passion Open Heart Surgery my desire is that you will no longer feel as though no one understands the struggles you have faced.You will no longer feel trapped inside and afraid to express your feelings, no matter what they are.Please do not conceal your voice-it is the gift-inside of you."