It is nearly impossible to complete our own passages through life entirely unscathed. Inevitably, we find ourselves stumbling upon adversity in search of self, love, and beauty. While captivating his readers with a precise, yet creative command of the English language, David Joel Nirenstein showcases his great love for metaphysics and philosophical ideology in “Wisdom of a Waif ”. David Joel Nirenstein’s “Wisdom of a Waif ” is not merely an eclectic collection of metaphysical poetry. To read “Wisdom of a Waif ” is to experience this author’s life-force, which breathes within. “I have undertaken the task of writing a book for one reason only: to put down my thoughts while I am able...I’m not taking any chances of leaving this thrilling world with a brain full of dead thoughts. I should like to be rather empty of all my prized ideas. “For thoughts should be considered eternal, whether or not one considers them to have any sort of life. Hence, I wouldn’t want to deprive them of the chance for immortality…” David Joel Nirenstein