Life can change in ways we may not anticipate. These changes are expressed in our own ways, though not always understood by others. Understanding the highs, lows, and all-around adventures of life at any stage is something genuinely considered in each of these works, from people who have experienced the highest and lowest points someone can imagine. Many of the pieces are written as these changes were happening, as the thoughts crossed our minds, even in the middle of the night or in the early morning.

This book is divided into three parts, representing the beginnings and ends of the stages of life through a short collection of poetry. This includes very real struggles with mental health and the simple joys that life can bring from the little things anyone experiences. The things not often talked about enough except among close friends and family, especially when we feel the most alone sitting at home. These fleeting moments may be all someone needs to continue on through the journey, and it is hoped this poetry book will help those in need of those moments.

It all spins into a beautiful lie.

Eat, work, sleep, in the blink of an eye,

The painful truth becomes clear.

Death is a dark hood that is coming near.

--Excerpt from Early Morning Dreams from Late-Night Rises