Book excerpt: The completed poetry collection Could I Have This Dance Forever? captures the specific emotions that grip us as human beings, causing the reader to reflect on what is truly important in life and asking them to savor each moment before it slips away. It is written in a format that readers can understand and relate to with a storytelling lyric that draws the reader in. It is at times melancholy but compelling in its narrative, drawing the reader to wonder about similar experiences in their own lives and to feel the entire gamut of emotions. It is evocative and captivating in the depth of the emotions that range from joy and elation to grief and despair. If you appreciate the beauty of language, the power of words, and the emotion that can be conveyed through poetry, this book is for you.