"The Theory & Practice of Scissor Running in the Dark" is a compelling book of poetry that takes readers on personal journey of philosophy, sociology, and the everyday issues of life's struggles and hopes. The author masterfully takes readers on a poetic journey by addressing the sorrows of humankind – failure, dysthymia, physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and human pain. Each poem has a profound ability to address the realities of life's darkness while sharing the potential for hope, despite dismal odds.