Of Love

About the Book

This is a book of original poetry written along my journey into and through the ups and downs of love. I began this journey when I was a senior in high school, and I have wandered along the paths of hope, joy, laughter, learning, and yearning through all the years thereafter. There have been starry nights, rainy days, and summer breezes where I have looked up, stretched out my arms, and just let love embrace me. These are the lessons of love that I have tried to share in this poetry book. I have always been in love with love, even on the rainy days. The one thing that I have learned of love is that love really is all.

About the Author

My name is ETHEL B. WARE, (aka Belle Holmes) and I have been writing for as long as I can remember about one thing or another. I have served in the U.S. Army where much of this poetry was written as it afforded me the opportunity to grow up, understand duty, the importance of honor, the value friendship, and fi nd real love. I believe in a Divine Creator who has given me such gifts and grace. I am most happy when helping others. I grew up in Alton, Illinois, enjoy travel, all types of music, and abundant laughter.