I am of 59 years,  presently learning  how to live without my loving husband of 38 years. I have a beautiful daughter and 4 strapping grandsons. 

     Long before I was born my Grandpa Yoh insisted that my Dad keep Nursery Rhymes alive for his family which he did, not only for his children, but also his grandchildren.  At family gatherings, I loved listening to my Dad and Uncles tell tales of their youth. My first poem was written due to a poetry competition I found on-line in which I won an Editor’s Choice Award. 

     Then through the month long vigil, I spent by my Dave’s bedside, poetry became my release. Each day by his bedside I wrote a poem.  Many times they were passed around Hospice for others who were experiencing the same as me to readand find comfort from...Now I wish to dedicate this book to my late husband, Dave who died May 26, 2009 after battling back from a burst blood vessel in the brain stem. For 38 years, we shared joys and tears. We climbed mountains and built bridges to a better tomorrow. Through it all, we always felt life was a gift to share. Though he expressed a disinterest in poetry, I would often see him sitting at the kitchen table engrossed in a poem that I had either just finished or was attempting to complete. Some of the poems in my book I wrote while sitting at his bedside. With much love I would like to express my deepest appreciation to my daughter, son-in-law, and 4 grandsons for all their love and support while I have worked to put together my first book. Their gift of patience and love has truly been a blessing...

This is a book that will inspire, heal and delight you all at the same time... having a section inside for children too this makes it a really extra special bonus of a book suitable for all the family to read and enjoy...Beautifully portrayed throughout with words that paint all the scenery and with designs and pictures created by Pat Simpson to enhance...
A great book for all poetry lovers... .

 A Forever Gift

Ottava Rima

 My love is like the waves upon the shore

It sings a song as tenderly it flows

Love’s beauty shines without forever more

No negativity my true love shows

Sweet kindness given never is a chore

Warm-hearted gifts, in soul, forever glows

A cherished life is always filled with love

Tender loving care from the Lord above