It is an onerous grind for many folks, this life. You may meet these folks at any corner on the winding turns of life, hoping and dreaming. Hiding behind their easy smiles, they do not let you see their despair. For they have the courage to dare, to dream and to hope each day. This collection of poems highlights their hopes and simple hidden desires. But then, isn’t life not only theirs, but ours too, really about Hope and Fortitude? Read these poems if you've