Stunningly elegant in its simplicity and directness, this book cuts through the fog and presents an honest look at the world around us. Combined with images captured across the spectrum of life, the poetry of Beth Francis Butler reveals common truths about the human condition in unforgettable clarity. This meditation on a lifetime of experiences, including marvelling at the wonder of creation, discovering love and friendship, weathering the horrors of war and oppression, battling the toll of abuse and addiction on the mind and body, and keeping faith and finding hope illustrates the depths of our universal humanity. Her work is the reflection of a rare and courageous soul who follows her own path and shares who they truly are with the world.