The need to write came into my life unexpectedly and with such force that it left me no choice but to follow. What does poetry mean to me? It's a way to express deep feelings, to share with others my philosophy and understanding of life, and to give testimony of my faith in God.

This second collection of poetry titled Pearls on a String: (Love Songs): Volume II deals with several universal themes: war, faith, love, death, hope. Also, this book shows how I grew up and matured as a poet. In my first poetry collection published in 2006, I was mostly looking inside myself and describing my own struggles.