I love Michael Madsen, but except for maybe 1 poem, this book was terrible. I am not a big poetry lover, however I have 2 friends that love both poetry & M.M. & they didn't like it either! I couldn't give it away, I begged both of them to take it for their own collections, but they snorted and gave it back me quickly! The few poems that actually seemed to mean something were quite depressing & made him seem very lonely. I would advise you not to buy this book, or to get a cheap, used copy first! Mine is still looking for a good home! =)