The Poetry of Life

About the Book

The Poetry of Life is a chronicle of the people, love, and issues in life that affect all of us. Though these poems reflect my personal experiences, the general meanings are universal and can be personalized to your own situation. What is unique about this poetry book is that I share with you the reasons I wrote each poem and what it has meant to me. I feel each of us can relate to different poems and that it brings us together; and I wanted others to know that they are not alone in what they’re feeling. I hope you enjoy my poems and the stories that accompany them, and feel that connection in your life.

About the Author

For me, writing poetry is like breathing—it keeps me alive. I have been writing poetry since I was very young, and I have always found poetry the best way to deal with life’s situations, joys, and challenges. I often find it is easier to put my feelings into written words to express these strong emotions than to speak them verbally. I have a wonderfully supportive family, and many of my poems reveal that. I live at home with my husband, Dan, my son, Shane, my sweet granddaughter, Ivy, and my little Chihuahua, Bandit. They all breathe life into my soul and my poetry.