Leave It in the Rice Field

Leave It in the Rice Field is Jameel Haiat's third collection of poetry and art. It is a book that gives readers a glimpse into the heart and mind of the author with honest and moving prose that is embellished with images of his original art work.Each chapter within the book offers words that reflect his perspective on current American affairs, personal traumatic life experiences, his loving relationship with his wife Hilcia and his outlook of life in Thailand.From the author, "If I can connect, inspire or touch even just one person through my words and art, then I can call myself accomplished."Excerpt from Leave It in the Rice Field,"...I found a place to bury my burden, a place that would assume my grief.My salvation now lies within a beautiful rice field upon which I have gazed.For deep within that rich, wet soil dwells despair that I hope shall never be unearthed ever again..."