This book is a collection of poems selected by the author from the various works he wrote from about 1997 to 2016. The poems deal with the mystery and wonder of Nature, of the human mind and heart. They also deal with history from a fresh perspective. The poems that denounce the exploitation of the weak by those who usurp power have their origins in the author’s own experience of poverty and oppression. There are at least two love poems here, as well the sonnet that was favorably reviewed by National Artist Edith L. Tiempo in her book, Six Poetry Formats and the Transforming Image.

PRAISE FOR FRANCIS “BUTCH” MACANSANTOS FROM NATIONAL ARTIST IN LITERATURE EDITH L. TIEMPO: “Butch Macansantos… surprises (content and craft-wise) with every book authored by him that I am fortunate to read! More of the same, Butch! –With love and thanks, Mom E., Montemar, Sibulan, Negros Or., May 16, 2010.”