{"product_id":"9781465330482","title":"A Book of Verses","description":"My book of verses is a collection of poems I have written throughout the years. Some are inspired by events in my life. Others are purely figments of my imagination. I write about people I have encountered, news event. the way I see the world and the things around me, anything and everything that inspires me.     I try not to offend anyone by making blanket statements or speaking in absolutes. The way I see the world is strictly from my point of view and not intended to be construed as factual. I might appear to be preaching from a soap box, at times. I hope not but we all see the world in different ways. I write about the way I see it.      My poems are intended for anyone that can open a book. I attempt to add a bit of humor, a little drama, a lot of love, a touch of evil. In essence I have mixed a variety of ingredients together to make it interesting.     The purpose of my poetry is to, hopefully, take the reader away from reality for a while. It’s intended to relax the mind for a spell I believe that is the purpose of a book. It is like a fountain of knowledge where the thirsty mind  can be quenched. It can be a companion for the lonely at heart, an oasis in the midst of reality where one can escape for a while.     Poetry is my passion. It’s my escape from reality,  my high, so to speak. a tranquilizer to combat life’s stressful moments.","brand":"Xlibris Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47163410022640,"sku":"9781465330482","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781465330482_p0.jpg?v=1763683555","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781465330482","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}