People need to connect–to their jobs, to their communities, to other people, and above all, to their families. R.E. Smith celebrates human connection in all its forms, with the release of his first collection. These poems are rich with humor and feeling, and reveal the voice of a poet who understands that he cannot complete his work alone. His years of experience in emergency services have made him a witness to tragedy and joy, and his maturity has brought insight into the human condition.