The title for A Fractal Being comes from a line in my poem 'The Patchwork Man' and is representative of the infinitely complex patterns that we see in life, and in ourselves as human beings. A Fractal Being is accordingly, a diverse collection of work, spanning a range of themes and life experiences, collected into loosely relevant chapters. It is also reflective of a wide range of poetic styles, from the traditional to the modern. I use words to share a vision of the way I see the world; to empty the words from my head so they stop harassing me; to battle dragons, and most of all, in an effort to connect with my fellow human beings in a meaningful way. I hope, in this collection, that I find a way to do that with you.