Pause, Peruse, Ponder

About the Book

Author-artist Phyllis J. Hendricks shares a personal collection of poetry and art in her new picture book through Xlibris entitled Pause, Peruse, Ponder: Psalms by Phyllis. With over ninety pages of creative expression, this anthology takes readers into the unique and astonishing mind of the artist with utter amusement. This stirring masterpiece contains short yet profound verses that speak from the poet’s heart and soul. It probes the readers to Pause, Peruse, Ponder on things seen or noticed, paid attention to, or felt. Reflecting a varied scope of themes—nature, events, faith, friendship, and love—this beautiful collection opens the windows to the author’s soul. Coupled with these poems are compelling illustrations, which are paintings and photographs by the artist, further depicting the poet’s emotions. Presenting blissful emotions in one’s life, Pause, Peruse, Ponder: Psalms by Phyllis is a treasure for readers of all ages as it conveys the best things life can offer.

About the Author

I am a retired elementary school teacher, mother of two adult married sons, mother-in-law to two wonderful and supportive daughters-in-love, grandmother of five busy and bright college students (three of who attend post graduate school and the other two attend undergraduate school). I taught grades Kindergarten through fourth and adored the children, their avid desire to learn, open-mindedness and never ending creativity. My hobbies are writing poetry, water color painting, photography, playing the piano, listening to classical music, attending Bible study classes and best of all spending time with my family. And what woman doesn’t like to shop? This is my third published book, the other two being: MG The Ugly Dragon and Pause, Peruse, Ponder, Psalms by Phyllis. Morris the Horse and Others of Course is a fictional/non-fictional book written to be read to children in order to instill in them the love for books and the desire to read as well. This book is fictional in that I have created the story about non-fictional characters and places that really exist. It is totally illustrated by me with my own water color paintings and photography of persons and places. The three young children seen in this book are my grand niece, Genesis, and two grand nephews, Nicholas and Dante. Read and Enjoy!