Introduction This book is an exploration; from when I first heard about the passing of my father at 16 to my Beat Generation influence throughout my 20's to my travels throughout Europe, Asia and South America and New Zealand. To give you a taste I have collected 6 of my favorite Poems, after you read them, if you don't like them don't keep reading, this book is not for you, but if you enjoyed them, please keep reading for they express the roller-coaster ride that has been my life expressed through Metaphor, Storytelling and rational thought expressed emotionally.