As Steam Rises is a collection of poetry written on quiet mornings in the Redwoods, with a mug of coffee.10% of As Steam Rises proceeds go to RedeemingGrounds.com: cutting down cocaine fields and growing coffee instead.Steeped in ancient wisdom and full of wonder, longing, and authenticity, the poetry of David Michael Lippman gently traces the balance of spiritual and practical insight, illuminating the miraculous within the ordinary.Pick up this book if you long fo...