<i>Poems with Insight and Impact</i> was written in an attempt to quench my thirst for knowledge and development. This exploration allowed soul searching. My look within gave me direction toward the destination for which I strive.<br> My poems were inspired by friends family and my significant other. My love for them is the pulse in my veins the energy of my soul.<br> It is my hopes that sharing the exploration of my feelings may aid inspiration or gain focus in someone's search for life direction. Open-minded positive influence can be life changing. Perhaps I may ease a reader's life struggle or supplement their fulfillment. <br> Anthony Hopkins suggests I expect nothing and accept everything. With this wonderful philosophy in mind accept the gift of my thoughts. The value may be priceless to many.