Tarnished Treasures

Ink is pulsing throughout my veinsTo seep unto the pageAnd releasing from captivityMy feelings from their cage.. *Excerpt from Inspiration by Mike Barrett.. Inside you'llfind the first collection of poetry by Michael Barrett written since the teenage years until recent. A poignant exploration of the human experience from childhood memories through years of existential contemplation unto maturity.. Love lost love gained the natural world and the ever-present struggle for hope weave throughout the book. Modern poetry written in a classical style juxtaposes contrasting emotions to cast light on the delicate balance between joy and sorrow. Featuring rhyming couplets haiku and free-form poetry along with others this collection of tarnished treasures appeal to all.