The book contains love poems inspired by special people in the author's life. It explores the pain of losing a loved one and the author's realization that love is the most valuable thing. The author reflects on the importance of love and relationships, especially after experiencing loss and tragedy. The book also includes poems about feeling lost and the author's Christian beliefs without mentioning the loss of those beliefs. Ultimately, the author seeks to make sense of life through his writing.

Bruce Whealton is republishing a collection of poems after the death of his friend Thomas Childs, who wrote the introduction. The introduction reflects on their shared passion for poetry and the trials they have faced. The poems in the collection touch on themes of love, loss, and personal struggles. Thomas praises Bruce for channeling his pain into his poetry. The collection is a tribute to their friendship and the impact of Bruce's writing. 

I treasure these words from Thomas:

In the article "Meaningless Suffering: A Philosophical Exploration" by Bruce Whealton, the author delves into the concept of suffering and its potential lack of meaning. The article examines the philosophical perspectives surrounding suffering, aiming to shed light on the existential questions it raises.

I love you.
You love me.

I love you loving me.
You love me loving you.

I love you loving me
loving you,
loving me.

You love me loving you,
loving me,
loving you.

I am happy that you love me,
but unhappy if you don't love me.

I think that
I don't need you
to love me,
for me to love myself
and yet
I love you
loving me
and us loving
each other.

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