The Silent Enemy is a compilation of Poems and Prose depicting how the mind is controlled through drugs, alcohol, gambling or any abusive addiction that could lead to self-destruction. "The Awakening" is a story about two young men with bright futures awaiting them, but instead, they turn from Straight A students to a life of complete self-destruction caused by the Silent Enemy. "The Forgotten" shows how a person disrespects his or her family, lives the life of Riley free of any obligations and then seeks help from the family when his or her life falls apart. "Incarceration" Shows us what happens once a person is arrested and then seeks help from the family. "Getting Out" shows us what happens when a person reaches the parole board and tries to get out of prison. "Re-Entering a Relationship" shows us how to re-establish a relationship with the family once released from prison.