This collection of poetry are all original content and owned by the author. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in these stories are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. While some events and characters in some of these stories may be inspired by real-life personal experiences, all names, characters, and specific details have been changed to protect the identities and privacy of those involved. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.