The Book of Nations

These poems are based on the human spirit. A realization that underneath what is obvious, there is something deeper going on. Something often felt and easily overlooked. The human spirit can be explored and discussed in a general way, but most importantly, it is an aspect of ourselves that should be celebrated in a big way. Despite our differences, we know that in spirit, we are all one. And in these poems, all the little things that make us human are applied to countries as well. Each nation, each culture, has something unique to give to the world, and world civilization is the richer for it. "Humanity" should really be defined by the word "celebration." In spirit, differentiation enriches us, and offers a greater understanding of what are as a species. We should be happy.

-- Merit Broal