Book excerpt: This book of poetry has something for everyone; it brings poetry up to speed and breaks through the barrier of rhyme rhyme rhyme. "My Sanctuary" is a journey through a life. The words in this book paint pictures of places seen and emotions felt. There are no holds barred, the author has opened the door and asked us to step inside, into his world. "My Sanctuary" is poetry flowing from the heart and soul, confronting loss and death, love, lost love, pain, joy, awareness, and deep spiritual experiences. To leave these pages unturned would be to neglect yourself of an experience you deserve. The theater of the mind is the greatest of theaters and the imagery in "My Sanctuary" would definitely start the film rolling in your theater. "My Sanctuary" is a book that is sure to find its home on many coffee tables and in many hearts.