Life, love, death, and human rights are just a few of the universally important topics covered in Randi Owens' poetry collection, This... Is About Life... Lay Your Burdens Down. There is no limit to the breadth of ideas explored by Owens as she delves into issues as complex as Roe vs Wade, handling the content with a prevalent sense of balance, which serves to be a breath of fresh air, balancing the political with the personal. After a lifetime of varied experiences, such as growing up in the foster care system, and serving in the United States Air Force, Owens brings a wisdom to her musings that will affect anyone who reads.