Al Drinkwine

The cover photo of blue birch trees demonstrates the expression of an artist's talents sharing their creativity with society. Carrying this unknown artist's vision forward, Love's Voice challenges each of us to draw upon our individual talents in a mutually beneficial way—by opening society's closet doors and shedding light on hidden and ignored social issues.

One such issue, heavy on both societies and the author's heart, is the deeply neglected care of our mentally ill. Within 24 hours after being denied mental health treatment at the University of Washington Hospital, Al Drinkwine's son Troy took his life—a tragedy that unfolded shortly after President Reagan slashed funding for state mental health programs. Our Creator bestowed upon each of us a commission to "love one another." By opening the door and exposing these closeted injustices, we stretch out our hands to individuals in need.

We each have an overarching purpose in this life more important than our desire to succeed—to preserve the earth that has sustained us since Creation. The poems and reflections in this collection invite you to consider how you can be more supportive of others, turn your fears into loving and peacemaking actions, and rearrange your life to reflect peace and joy.

Amid the spiritual reflections, virtues, and poems you'll find the inspiration to become a change agent for peace and reach your true potential as a spiritual human being—creating a deep connection with God, the earth, and humanity itself.

Violence Anonymous provides an opportunity for individuals, families, communities, and groups to recognize, discuss, and address less life-giving aspects of our lives—replacing them with positive, life-giving, unity-providing thoughts and actions that nourish a more enjoyable and livable lifestyle, complementing our spiritual call to love one another.

A powerful work of spiritual nonfiction that blends poetic reflection with moral clarity, inviting readers to listen to the quiet signals of conscience that shape both personal life and collective destiny. Rooted in faith-based reflections, this book speaks to anyone searching for hope in troubled times—wrestling with questions of human dignity, ethical responsibility, and what it truly means to live with compassion in an increasingly divided world.

Through short reflections, lyrical prose, and lived experience, Al Drinkwine explores themes of social justice spirituality, peace, moral responsibility, and the cost of indifference. Grounded in real moments of loss, healing, love, and awakening, this book challenges the reader to choose love over fear, unity over division, and conscience over silence. It asks what happens to society when empathy fades—and what becomes possible when people reclaim their shared responsibility for one another.

Written for those who believe faith belongs not only in private belief, but in how we treat others, care for our communities, and protect the moral roots of democracy. These pages encourage healing through compassion, restoring decency, and nurturing a vision of humanity guided by conscience rather than power.