My life is filled with the love of four wonderful children and ten fantastic grandchildren and now, one great-grandson. I retired from the State of Missouri in 2007. I am hoping that will give me more time to write but so far it hasn't worked out that way.

I started writing when I was 13 years of age. I soon learned that allowing feelings to flow through my pen emphasized the joy of happiness and the relief of pain. I also enjoy walking, reading, crafting, crocheting and putting together jigsaw puzzles.

I make my home in Missouri, a land filled with lakes, rivers, forests, hills, wildlife and good people. I have traveled to several other states but Missouri will always be home.

I believe Jesus Christ is my Savior. My faith has grown stronger in the last few years and I think it shows in my writing.

The poems on this site are about you and every person living. They are filled with emotions - love, heartbreak, faith, laughter, tears and pain. You will associate with many of the poems written here. My goal is to share the emotions of life with my readers. Please enjoy your visit and return often as I am always making changes.

If you would like to purchase my book, A Little Bit of Me, you can find it at amazon. com and at barnesandnoble.com. All the poems of 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 are new and are not in that book. There are also poems in the book which are not here. I was asked if there would be another book. As soon as I have enough poems, I will print another book but I really don't know how soon that will be.
(HINT: If you click on Amazon or Barnes & Noble, it will take you right to the page.)