It is easy to lose ourselves as we proceed headlong through the 21st century, in which multi-tasking has
become a requirement to fulfill obligations to work and family. Gateways is a unique book intended to provide
the reader with respite by being mindful of each moment. It invites you to step away from the swirl of daily activity to ponder a small detail – a cascade of
morning glories on an adobe wall, a dove on a telephone wire. Fifteen poems are framed by commentary and suggestions to guide readers into and out of each piece. A blank page follows, which invites readers to respond with their own thoughts – where the poem leads them, what it means to them.

For personal enjoyment or as a thoughtful gift, Gateways
reminds us to be attentive to the beauty around us. This
focus helps us relax, regain our sense of self, let go of
stress.