These are so real, so alive, I don't know how to describe it, other than: thank you, from the bottom of my heart - I am so grateful that I read this - I have read many poems in my life but these are full of juice, so alive - all of them are. My favorite is My Father for sure, not only does it taste of life's breath - it educates me - and that - is priceless! Absolutely thumbs up, thank you for sharing! This inspires me to work even harder on my poetry.