As was the theme in his memoir, In Reflection of Nature, restless takes over as we follow John on the road with only his keyboard and trusted companion, linguist St. Augustine (354-430AD). Intermixed with prose and poetry, Brogan introduces a dichotomy of simple prose with imaginative poetry. The juxtaposition of style entwined in a way Brogan feels is conducive to the functioning of the human mind as it relates to meaning creation: aspects of an underlying structure whose individual qualities are best discussed in relation to one another. While at times based on Brogan's actual traveling, all the experiences in St. Augustine and the Piano are fictional. Heartfelt, touching, searing... and ultimately life-affirming, these poems will awaken you to a different reality--the reality of impressions, thoughts, stories, actions, and the behaviors of life.