In times of uncertainty we desperately crave something to bring comfort to our troubledhearts. Whether it’s a song, art, a piece of music or an inspiring poem, we seek to find a temporary place of refuge against the turmoil of the times. This collection of poetry is not apanacea for the ills of modern society. It’s not an escape, rather it aims to reflect withcandidness the complex, sometimes contradictory, emotions of the human experience.Feelings of despair, hope, love, and anger can assail the mind at times and sometimes it’salmost impossible to put those feelings into words. It’s my hope that those who read themyriad of emotional shades and colours of my own personal experiences will find a comfort inknowing that we’re not alone.