Book excerpt: Life is a journey that takes us through many twists and turns, joys and sorrows, highs and lows. It is a mystery that we try to unravel, a puzzle that we try to solve, a game that we try to win. Life is also a gift that we cherish, a blessing that we appreciate, a treasure that we share. Life is many things, and yet it is one thing: it is ours. This poetry book is a reflection of my life, my experiences, my thoughts, and my feelings. It is a collection of poems that I have written over the years, inspired by various events, people, and places. Some of these poems are personal, some are universal, some are optimistic, some are pessimistic, some are realistic, some are idealistic. But all of them are honest, sincere, and heartfelt. Thank you for choosing this poetry book. I hope it will enrich your life as much as it has enriched mine.