{"product_id":"2940152984972","title":"Watershed Musings: Poems and Writings by David A. Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in softcover and distributed freely to many poeple, this book has been enthusiastically received and recommended due to its easily understandable metaphor and relatable subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe four sections cover different themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection One is about Youth, Love, Marriage, and Family. In this section, David explores nostalgia for youth, life experiences, and expresses his heartfelt love toward family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection Two is David's exploration of Nature and Religion. David explores ideas regarding the paradoxes within nature; the complexity, mystery, and beauty of nature within the \"Dear Cosmos\" series; and examines his personal journey away from religious thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection Three is a poiniant look at death from a non-religious perspective. Written after his diagnosis with incurable Stage IV colon cancer, Dave contemplates the struggle to live, as well as his acceptance of impending death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection Four is an allegory which highlights the struggle between knowledge and ignorance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering a broad range of topics such as: Life, Death, Love, Family, Cancer, and Philosophy, this collection contains poetry with metaphor and beauty which is touching and relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103217336560,"sku":"2940152984972","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152984972_p0.jpg?v=1764027439","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152984972","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}