When everything in life is stripped away—when a man is left with no freedom except the sanctuary of his mind—one soul journeys inward to discover his true self. In that solitude, he learns that the only way to survive hopeless negativity is through creation, using both his hands and his imagination. His body may have been confined within an iron cage, but his mind could never be locked away.
Within the pages of this book, you will find expressions of raw emotion—poems of deep sadness and loss, humorous musings, political insight, reflections on life, and tender expressions of love from both Rick and Jan Sikes.
The pen-and-ink artwork, created in the meticulous style of pointillism by Rick, is another extension of that creative spirit and stands as a visual companion to the poetry.
Rick Sikes poured pieces of his heart and soul into these writings and drawings, hoping that the wisdom and insight gained through hard experience might help others along their own soul’s journey.
