Book excerpt: Deep in the Heart of Nature is a collection of the poems of Edward Durand. Mystical and meaningful, they transport the reader to a world of wonders. This collection presents his beautiful words with beautiful borders to enhance the experience. His poems show the transformative power of words. Edward's poetry is spiritual and philosophical, inspired by a connection with nature, swimming the deep sagely ocean of bardic vision. His poems are journeys of transformation into the heart of nature and spirit. Edward takes inspiration from the natural world as shown by the poems having a feeling and understanding of a deep connection with nature. The poems in this volume span over twenty years of creative expression and give a glimpse into a more profound understanding of the universe. The moving power of the words helps to bring the heart to a deeper understanding of the meanings contained within.