DOVE ON A HIGHWIRE includes 3 collections of poetry. TEMPLE OF THE WOODS deals with death, the grief process and the search for spirituality. TIGHTROPE IN THE SKY addresses many issues including war, poverty and abuse. It is written with colorful language and skill. VICTORY GARDEN portrays the simple life style of Ann's paternal grandmother during World War II (a grandmother earth collection). The dove appears in all three collections which ties the book together.