The author plays with a hypnotic, almost imperceptible undercurrent. Poetry of love and tenderness is set against the unambiguous anguish of love and loss. Tributes to life are blended with small barbs of disillusionment. A truly beautiful and original work, Reflections - Away With Words, is the author's catharsis for the whims of fate and fortune. In the author's words:

"I was a 'jock' and guys weren't supposed to have feelings. And no one had ever explained why. It was like admitting something was wrong with me. I'm not sure what I was looking for back then, but I knew...I felt that my direction was somewhere I'd never been. In my mind I needed there to be more to my life... something important. Ideas to be heard, questions to be asked, honesty to be felt. The book - I think it all started on a match-book cover. Maybe it was a paper napkin. Seeing it all now - it's not the names or the places - but the memories that are important.

It was a great trip. From the oceans to the desert, the mountains to the city lights. And I wrote about my feelings and the feelings of lovers, family, and friends. And as many rainbows that lent a smile, there were just as many to steal a frown. For whatever reason, good or bad, I find the words that built the thoughts more meaningful now. And every day there are new ones. You can't explain many of them. Everyone has them but few will admit them...Especially the negative side. But admitting the pain, as well as the happiness is positive. See if you can't find a moment to relate to."