When My Mind Is Empty is my fourth book of poetry. It was written in response to questions about where I get inspiration for my work and when I do my best writing. The answer to both questions is the same. Poems come in solitude. They come while walking, observing, gazing at nothing, and during or after meditation and yoga. Fortunately, we live in a connected world where my phone is always handy. Each of these poems was written on my phone first.