Dear Reader: At last, the king has taken the throne among the Palace Poets. Thomas Beal who has worked so hard to create this magnificent collection of poets and poetry adds his own muse to the poetic voices already singing in harmony. I must say I was honored when he asked me to edit his poems and pick the selections to be used in this collection. I was thrilled but at the same time struck by the magnitude of this task. This is a man that has amassed a large portfolio of amazing poet, each one deserving a place in the book. With my desire to create the finest book possible I delved into the endless pages of poetry and I believe put together an excellent group of poems. As your read this book you will notice the eloquence of his voice and travel the many dissecting roads of creativity this amazing poet possesses. Every poem is a masterpiece and sets high standards for the aspiring poet. Please read this book as if you were tasting a fine wine, read it slowly and let the words bubble around your mind and caress your emotions. Yes, the King has finally taken his rightful place and joined us in search of the Holy Grail of poetry, the desire to achieve excellence in every word and to capture our thoughts in their purest form. I do believe you will agree with me Thomas Beal has achieved just that. Without wasting any more time let me introduce you to the symphony of Thomas Beal, but most call him simply penpainter.