The title analogizes the fact that what we wear mentally impacts what we wear behaviorally. Poems in the "Hand-Me-Downs" portion of this book recognizes familial contributions that can affect our ideologies and thus our conduct. In contrast, the poems in the later section, "Sweat Pants," are declarations about personal choices that many find relatable.

Has a family reunion feel to it where you reacquaint yourself with those you haven't seen in a while. In the first half, "True Keepsakes," are poems embracing loving thoughts and concerns about younger family members that you'll be able to meet and greet. In the second half, "Family Snapshots," you'll bump into members who possess characteristics that add flavor to the family's recipe. Before you finish reading, someone you know will come to mind.

Contains poetry that addresses personal hurts. These are hurts that can derive from family interactions as in "Let's Just Drink about It," intimate relationships as in "Bitter Brown Baby," as well as those discoveries derived from self-acknowledged deficiencies as in "I'll Share the Blame."

Contains poetry that addresses personal hurts. These are hurts that can derive from family interactions as in "Let's Just Drink about It," intimate relationships as in "Bitter Brown Baby," as well as those discoveries derived from self-acknowledged deficiencies as in "I'll Share the Blame."

Now it's time to break for family assessments, self-awareness, and social observations. Keep in mind each poem is only eight lines long, but there are multiple chances to read through a view or two and see if the connections sound good to you.

In this book are even more opportunities to stop, think, cherish, plan, and understand. These eight-lined poems are filled with sound reasoning and are ripe for reading. Pick a thought, examine and grow as you develop your dialogue when sharing that thought with someone else.

Hello! Please, by all means, come and find a myriad of eight lined topics. There are reasons for discussions and concepts for contemplation. Question the whys and repercussions, bring your interests and anticipations.

Here resides short poetry of various textures from the warm and fuzzies to the rough waters. Each section containing elements of family while increasing in its level of abrasions. It's a guarantee that at some point, you are bound to make a connection.

These short poems mark the arrival of the daily news. It's time to be alert and aware as these issues span from individual acknowledgments to genuinely global concerns. These are crucial pieces for consideration because it's news that ultimately affects us all. We can start to care eight lines at a time.