Award-winning poet Michael Graves writes from a gritty metaphysical point of view which spans the spectrum from the cerebral to the deeply erotic and which has won the hearts of thousands of readers. This is poetry for people who believe that there is more to life than meets the eye; and that the human spirit is far more resilient than for which it's been given credit.Published in 2016 by Hugo House Publishers, “Reflections on a Crystal Wind” was Michael Graves' much anticipated foray into the realm of “offline” literature. Containing 52 of his most popular pieces, this collection has been described by one reviewer as a “wild poetic ride through a landscape of unexpected emotions!” He followed up in 2017 with “Messages in a Bottle: Communications to My Future Self” (Hugo House). Containing 67 pieces, “Messages” addresses the question: “What if you knew that after death you would live again? What messages would you send to yourself in that future time?”The result of this endeavor is a gripping, life-changing collection of messages. It spans the gamut of love, death, politics, social upheaval, art, hope, humor, brass-tacks metaphysics and more. There is power in these words, and there are valuable lessons in this book.“Michael Graves is the real deal. He takes us into the poetic and philosophic life, good literature, and full relationships with gusto. He engages us thoroughly, often jauntily, with the full cooperation of his highly knowledgeable, metaphoric, rhythmic, and often comic, poetic mind. Very highly recommended!!” -- Carole Brooks Platt, PhD. Author of “In Their Right Minds: The Lives and Shared Practices of Poetic Geniuses”“Michael Graves is one of the most truly gifted poets of our time. His insight, wisdom, reflection, optimism and positive thinking are a true pleasure to enjoy in every stack and stanza.” -- Gunther Bedson, Poet/ Composer“Brilliantly life-affirming! I haven't read anything like this since 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull!' -- Holley Stewart, Life Coach“I was transported! It's written so beautifully; it's like an exhilarating life-lesson that feels like a ride down a mystical river” -- Carole Eddington/Poet, author of “Midnight Snacking in True Meaning Land”“I believe that the proper purpose of an artist is to revitalize and re-energize the culture in which that artist finds him/herself. My goal as a poet is to give you something to look at that you may not have seen before. To shine a light into recesses which might benefit from illumination and to point out directions and truths which perhaps you may not have considered. Thank you for reading my pieces. May your future hold wondrous adventures and magnificent discoveries!” -- Michael Graves, August 30, 2017Read more about this authorRead less about this author