These poems may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and breathing problems. They should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as this will cause a permanent pucker. Alcohol consumption intensifies the depressing poems and the reader should not discuss the book while driving or operating other dangerous machinery, such as knives, forks, and spoons. The book is considered a controlled substance and should be distributed widely. The author has expressed a desire that the book be considered a strong, yet pleasing narcotic that is highly addictive.

Verlena's other books include: I Dance September Naked in a Dream, Woman Who Hears Voices, One More Time from the Beginning, and Break in the Cloud Cover.

Cover drawing by Jon Zander.