"The Definitive Collection : March 2006 - July 2006 : Volume Five" was first published on 23 August 2010.

Its size is approx. 14.8 cm (5 13/16") wide by 21.0 cm (8 5/16") long, (also known as A5), and 11 mm (7/16") thick.

This volume contains 45 poems spread over 199 pages. 

What appears below is the second part of the introduction from the book (please note: the start of the introduction, which is common over most of the books, can be read by clicking on the "About this collection" link.

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In the first four volumes, the period of time covered by each book reduced from nine years to three months. In this book, the time period is four months. It was also during this time, that I was writing at least one poem every day. As you can imagine, a large number of poems were written over a short period of time.

In this volume, we cover topics from a brief glance to issues of intimidation, shouting and understanding fear. There are also poems on coffee, listening and appreciating music, even a bit of humour to pass the day. There is a poem celebrating Mothers Day, one of several written over the years. In all, there is almost something for everyone. Does that include you? There is only one way to find out.

Would you like a little mystery? Then, close this book, and open it again, to any poem, and read what is there. By the end of that poem, you will know, if this book is for you. Are you up to the challenge?

I now invite you to read Volume Five of “The Definitive Collection.”

Gary Dodd
July 2010