The Road to Paradise

I would like to dedicate this bookTo everyone who reads these pagesAnd finds something they relate to-Something that touches your heart.Many of life's lessons are painfulBut trial and error preclude wisdomand are a necessary part of growth.The road to happiness isn't marked on a mapit is found within usif we keep our feet on the pathand hope in our heartsthere's always the chancefor a better tomorrow.I guess I remain the optimist.These poems were originally writtenas I found inspirationI have tried to group them under general themes.I hope you may gain an insight,find a verse that validates your journey-that you enjoy reading them.Thanks to all of you who encouraged meto keep writingTo pursue my dream of getting published,For those of you who believed. Thomas Martin Krause