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In John DeLaurentis’ first book of poetry, there are many portraits of life that are common to all. These emotionally engaging poems paint with broad brush strokes, depicting the odyssey of life as lived in all its multifaceted depth. Poems about the yearnings of love and acceptance, and the ultimate fulfillment of romance and marriage, sit beside poems that address issues of equality, the effects of stress and struggles, the joys of familial bonds, the response to death and tragic events such as school shootings and the September 11th nightmare, and the intersection of religious faith in a person’s life. There are also poems that are influenced by English and Greek literature. Through one hundred poems, the book presents a sweeping survey of the cycles of life that an individual experiences through their body, soul, and spirit.