The Trials and Treasures of Life

About the Book

Most of my poems are happy ones. I have always written to express my emotions or moods. “Contentment” was written on the way to Sedona, Arizona. I was with a couple of widows, one of whom had just lost her husband. I lost my companion twelve years ago. My contentment did not come easily or swiftly. “They Still Dance” describes my feelings after watching a couple from our nursing home as they waltzed out on the dance floor. “Together Again” was written for my cousin and my friend who have rekindled their romance. They were childhood sweethearts, then went separate ways. Now, in their seventies, they are in a serious relationship. Most of my poems are personal or a result of an observation. I love sharing them with friends.

About the Author

Naomi Tomlinson is a retired teacher. She has had numerous poems, articles and short stories published in magazines and the local newspaper. Last May her book, The Rhymes and Rhythms of My Life was published. She has had the honor of reading several of her poems at the university in Seattle, Washington.