A touch, a tear a tempest...is more or less a synonym, a metaphor for the process of poetry. It all begins with a touch, after all. A touch in the heart, soft and bittersweet, that gives rise to a mist of thoughts and feelings...and eventually, culminates in a storm of words. This book, with its diverse collection of poetry, though mostly personal...aims at honoring the finer things in life, the emotional attachments, the deep-rooted memories, as well as our hopes, fears and fantasies. It also speaks of the intense and the tender side of love. From romantic love, to love of family, tears of betrayal to tears of beauty...this book raises a toast to all the elements of life.