Eric Trott has been writing poetry ever since when he was just a child and continues to do so till today. Thoughts and Poetry from the Soul is a collection of his thoughts and some of his best poems. Eric is a person who thinks deeply about life, and his poems reflect that. Some talk about his life journey and the emotions attached to his experiences along the way. They describe the joys and sorrows of growing up for him as a child, which was mainly tough; the heartaches, disappointments, and frustrations he faced as a young man; and the wisdom gained in later years. Some are reminiscent of the past, and others describe his observations on the world and on life and how it is lived. His poems cover a wide range of topics, including love, hate, romance, nature, encouragement, the world, the environment, and God. Though some are a bit on the philosophical side, they are mostly easy, not just to understand but to identify with as well.