"Songs from a Universe" is Michael Graves' most comprehensive collection of poetry to date. It poetically spans topics from the creation of art, to puzzles of quantum physics, historical mysteries, and at the same time delves deeply into life, love and social responsibility. "Songs" also contains his acclaimed "Vincent Series" about the artist, Vincent Van Gogh.

"Michael Graves is the real deal. He takes us into the poetic and philosophic life, good literature, and full relationships with gusto. He engages us thoroughly, often jauntily, with the full cooperation of his highly knowledgeable, metaphoric, rhythmic, and often comic, poetic mind. Very highly recommended!!"

- Carole Brooks Platt, PhD - author of "In Their Right Minds: The Lives and Shared Practices of Poetic Geniuses"

"Michael Graves takes poetry to an ethereal level. You travel on your own journey with his words, into a world of your own. You'll find the friend you always thought was never out there, right inside the pages of his books. You'll see yourself through his words because he speaks the words you long to say. He leaves you waiting for his next book."

- Andrea Prescott, Screenwriter and Writing Consultant

"Michael Graves is an accomplished poet whose creative works never disappoint. Michael writes with the gifted pen of an artist with an inquisitive mind as he explores an endless variety of subjects that take us on a journey full of wonder, wisdom, and excitement as we climb the realms of the universe and touch down to explore the madness and the majesty of the minds of the masters like Vincent Van Gogh. As our journey ends we come away with new perspectives and new appreciation.

"'Songs of the Universe' will delight, entertain, and make you smile. What more can we ask of a poet! Michael Graves is a national treasure."

- pj johnson, Poet Laureate of the Yukon