Visions of Life is L. E. Shaffer's second collection of poetry. This collection reflects L. E. Shaffer's growth as a writer and poet. Guest poets offer samples of their activity as well, but the majority of the poetry is the author's. The poetry evokes pictures of life and feelings of raw emotions. There are lines of mysticism showing up in the most recent poems, as the influence of the Ao series of novels affects the poet's style. Highlights include the popular science fiction verse form called 4th Rock which had been writer for a friend. The last verse form In darkness Writes the Night is an ode to all artists everywhere. This latest poetry collection is decidedly a jewel pleasing to the eye and soothing to the soul.