Searching For Clarity

When life brings hardships and massive challenges, it’s hard to get through what needs to be done or even determine what needs to be done. No playbook is issued. It can be the loneliest of experiences, regardless of how many people are around. At such times, it’s difficult to understand yourself and what’s happening, much less explain it to others.


This collection is offered to those who find themselves in a life-altering situation not experienced by most. Gene hopes his poems may give some relief, simply by sharing the immense grief, loss, stress, financial devastation, and overwhelming feelings that can be experienced when being with a critically sick or challenged loved one. The poems offer readers insightful pathways into grappling with change, loss, inner struggle, and uncertainty, ultimately leading to acceptance of how life is now.


For those currently going through such difficult journeys—as well as their family, friends, neighbors, co-workers—Gene’s words offer a glimpse into this mostly unexplainable part of life.