When you purchase this book of poetry, you trace the very being of a lonely writer, laboring some 40 years and throughout Gods time span. From 1963 to 2005 this slave of words has penned his heart and mind toward everyones love and understanding regardless of the reader or his/her status in life. Anyone who purchases this book has taken the first step toward understanding what can be accomplished in life. No matter who you are, lifes goals are attainable. God bless those of you who did purchase this book. May God look down from Heaven and say, Blessed be the pen slaves, for theirs is the kingdom of knowledge night after night and word after word . . . . Sincerely, William Furr

Never enough thoughts, Lord, never enough praise Never enough moments, never enough days Never enough thanks, nor gratitude To convey just how much I love you This verse in Barbara Speichers poem Never Enough says it allshe can never say or write enough to express her great reverence and adoration for God. Loving her Lord through poetry is part of Barbaras daily devotion as she attempts to personalize scripture for better understanding and worship him with pen in hand, elevating his glorious name. The poems in Loving My Lord Through Poetry are arranged topically under fifteen headings, and some of them are Gods Grace, Gods Faithfulness, Gods Love, Gods Protection and Peace, A Changed Life Through Christ, Living for God, and Praising and Thanking God. Accompanying scripture is noted with each poem, so this could be used as a daily devotional for anyone looking for a unique approach to learning and enjoying the Bible.

My Life by Me and My Poetry In-Between By: Marty Slain (Mykos) My life’s had a lot of laughter and love But also tears of frustration and sorrow, A few regrets and way too many whys But I still look forward to my tomorrow In June 2015, at the age of 60, Marty Slain (Mykos) decided to start this book. Her life has been full of ups and downs, challenges faced and overcome, love lost and found, and friends and family encouraged her to share her story. In poetry and prose, Marty spins her unique tale and hopes to encourage others with her positive spirit. Part of a large family, Marty grew up surrounded by faith and love. At eighteen, she discovered she was pregnant and married the baby’s father. The young family tried to make it work. But when her husband became abusive, Marty left him. She was repeatedly unlucky in love, but found happiness in her three children and career in construction and restoration. She and her siblings supported each other through divorces and deaths. Marty had fun in the good times – plenty of dancing, rich friendships, and a wonderful man. When darkness came, however, she had to fight to keep the light in her life. Watching her children face their own struggles in relationships and parenting brought both joy and heartache. In the end, it’s been a wonderful journey of family and friends who have inspired and challenged her. Poems celebrate the love she has lived as well as soberly reflecting the dark times in her life. Sensitive and spirited, Marty’s words will comfort and encourage you. Laughter is important, family is everything, and faith will always bring you through.

Poetry from the Garden of My Heart by Phyllis Anne Dootoff What inspires most poets and lyricists to write the most beautiful masterpieces of their times? Inspiration can come from anywhere, but the most powerful comes only from within; it is the most potent emotion only the heart inside us can give. In Poetry from the Garden of My Heart, Phyllis Dootoff delves into the various facets of the most glorified theme in the world of poetry: love. Through her poems such as "As Only a Rose Can Give," "Memorizing You," and "Heart Full of Empty Love," Phyllis shares love in different forms and the different emotions felt by someone whose heart loves truly. About the Author Born in Delano, California, Phyllis A. Dootoff started writing poetry as a teenager. Several poems she wrote back in high school were entered in poetry writing competitions; some were even published. She is a single mother who raised two sons, now both married with children. Currently living in Orange County, she works for a construction company and also enjoys sewing and designing clothes and gowns.

Poetry through my ages is an account of my journey and development as a person and a writer, through the poems Ive written. This anthology records my poetry from the age of fifteen, being the age I first took an interest in writing poetry. The poems contained in this book feature in chronological order capturing in tone and subject matter my lifes progression. The progression of a poet is a never ending journey, a journey that I am still undertaking and is evident in my evolving style of poetry. To me the grammatical accuracy of my work is irrelevant. I wrote each of these poems because at the time something or someone triggered a thought strong enough that I needed to write it down. I hope my poems will have the same effect on the readers of this memoir.