Book excerpt: Countless winters have passed and the collections of elements emerge. ELEMENTS OF WINTER'S CHILL is more than a collection of poems. It's an expression of the soul and how the environment climate contributes to that. In the author's eyes, winter represented the mind and the elements represent the different parts of his personalities. The author wanted to capture the emotions that he has in his favorite season. Unlike most individuals, winter is the worst season to experience. Climate conditions are hazardous to our health and nature dies. To the author, winter is necessary for survival. It teaches us that we must be able to survive conditions beyond our control to become stronger. Winter is necessary because it brings love ones closer together; it causes body temperatures to drop thus causing the heart to warm our souls. ELEMENTS OF WINTER'S CHILL is separated into three climate conditions: SNOW, FROST & ICE. The author wanted to bring these elements to life. Using each element to present its views on the challenges in life metaphorically, creating visual images into the readers' mind. In order for these experiences to be shared with society, the author had to face these challenges first hand.