Publication of these poems would not have been possible without the moral support from AD members and the cheers i recieved. This is dedicated to all of you. Your articles, poetry and short stories kept me company 'till the wee hours, while i sailed in the esctatic world of imagination, which of course became real through writing. May God continue to bless you and give you the power to write and inspire others like me.

Most of us define our relationships based on our personal needs instead of nurturing symbiotic relationships. A best friend should not only be someone we tell and expect all. Rather it is someone who brings out the best in us. A parent's responsibility is to nurture an offspring. As adults we also need to be accountable for our actions, forget the past and appreciate them for playing a role, whether negative or positive in shaping us to be the best that we can be. A romantic relationship is just that….romantic! when the romance is over what holds is mutual Respect, Commitment and Loyalty that would put Romeo and Juliet to shame. Each person is accountable and contributes to the denigration or success of the relationship, whether positive or negative, it still prepares us to be a better person in the next relationship. I usually say, "Bad things happen for a good reason" Despite and regardless we should strive to look for the open windows of opportunity when the obvious door is slammed on our face. Yes! Money may be the root of all evil. We should not allow money to control our character, values and sense of integrity in a negative way. If we control the money to share and use it wisely, the value of simple coins would be priceless! I hope these interactive poems will touch all facets of your lives and make you stronger, loving and above all, start the journey to strive for inner peace.

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