Modus Vivendi: A collection of poetry, prose and lyrics

"The transcendental constant that unites us all is simply LOVE...".Within these pages you will find themes relating to hope, love, innocence, life's trials, coming of age, good and evil, aging, inspiration, reflection. In addition, there is a section dedicated to song lyrics which echo these themes.From the Preface: That which is fostered from muse to mentation, and finally to script; these renderings, insofar, that I have striven to impart, are nothing more, nor less, than the simple truth. The truth inherent in inspiration, whose origin and impetus transcend mortal clarity.From the Introduction: In the course of a life-time, we will all gain experience; forsake our innocence; and ripen to maturity. We will occupy a social class. We will age, face adversity, affect and will have been affected. Our history as a race, is fraught with cataclysm, war and discord, yet we have endured and prospered. The transcendental constant that unites us all is simply LOVE...Modus Vivendi: The greater truth; love on a global scale. An unspoken, sympathetic pact, fostering peaceful subsistence between individuals, races and cultures, despite diversity of religion, custom, belief and ideolo