The Onyx-Vena Amoris is a collection of verses, a mixture of author, life, love and aspirations. The author's journey from the Phillippines to the United States, and all the struggles associated with immigration and starting anew, are revealed in the pages of this book-from the language barriers to the discovery of a love for the written word. This book is a testament that dreams do come true with time and perseverance. Indeed, those books that once challenged the author on his path to becoming an English speaker, were stepping stones that inspired the author to become a poet and storyteller.