I was always fascinated with words and their colorful meanings. The origins of my creative journey of writing poetry began when I was eight. Family and close friends encouraged me to write. My parents were gifted poets so I attribute my enthusiasm in writing to them. My mother Oleata especially loved to recite poetry that she had learned or written in her youth. Her melodic voice and use of pitch and prosody were fascinating and captivating. One of her favorite pastimes was to read the Bible aloud which kept us in awe with the unique way she would make the words come alive! Although she always wanted to write a book, it never materialized in her lifetime. Throughout the years she infused the passion of poetry into my soul. About five years ago after my mother passed away, I decided to revisit my poems, carefully stored in manila folders and resume writing. Gradually I was able to work through the grief and isolation of losing the primary source of my inspiration and my reason for evolving into who I am. Whispers of Hope was born out of my need to express the joys, pain, situations, and the apprehensions we face daily. Whispers of Hope is a literary vehicle which transformed me as I wrote it. It is my desire that this book will bring healing, joy, and peace to the readers and that you too, will discover inner strength and renewal as you reflect upon your life and how you influence others. It is a gift which took decades to write and I hope the readers will inhale the heartfelt messages and exhale while they rethink their lives! Iva Smith lives with her husband Greg and two daughters in Virginia.
Your wedding is a special day. One that you will remember long after the last toast was given and the guests have returned home. Each wedding is unique and memorable and the day´s events worth celebrating. The participants and the roles they played, the soloists, music selections, your vows, and yes, even an original poem written for the bride and groom will be forever etched in your mind. Whether this is your fi rst or second marriage, I believe that To Have and to Hold will capture your heart. This collection of passionate poems will help unlock the secrets of developing and maintaining unity, peace ,intimacy, and agape love within the boundaries of marriage. A happy, strong marriage takes work requires that both individuals respect each other, observe other happily married couples and incorporate some of their methods of keeping marriage alive and vibrant. To Have and to Hold will guide you in creating a marriage that can be extraordinary. I encourage you to keep God fi rst in your life, consult with him about your problems, decisions, and goals. Practice the Golden Rule with your spouse and treat them like you want to be treated. Keep communication lines open, encourage each other and look for the positive. Incorporate respect, honesty, and gentleness in your relationship and the rewards will be amazing! Together build up a library of CD´s, DVD´s, and books which can strengthen your marriage. I wish you a lifetime of happiness. Continue to celebrate the gift you are to each other.
I was always fascinated with words and their colorful meanings. The origins of my creative journey of writing poetry began when I was eight. Family and close friends encouraged me to write. My parents were gifted poets so I attribute my enthusiasm in writing to them. My mother Oleata especially loved to recite poetry that she had learned or written in her youth. Her melodic voice and use of pitch and prosody were fascinating and captivating. One of her favorite pastimes was to read the Bible aloud which kept us in awe with the unique way she would make the words come alive! Although she always wanted to write a book, it never materialized in her lifetime. Throughout the years she infused the passion of poetry into my soul. About five years ago after my mother passed away, I decided to revisit my poems, carefully stored in manila folders and resume writing. Gradually I was able to work through the grief and isolation of losing the primary source of my inspiration and my reason for evolving into who I am. Whispers of Hope was born out of my need to express the joys, pain, situations, and the apprehensions we face daily. Whispers of Hope is a literary vehicle which transformed me as I wrote it. It is my desire that this book will bring healing, joy, and peace to the readers and that you too, will discover inner strength and renewal as you reflect upon your life and how you influence others. It is a gift which took decades to write and I hope the readers will inhale the heartfelt messages and exhale while they rethink their lives! Iva Smith lives with her husband Greg and two daughters in Virginia.
Your wedding is a special day. One that you will remember long after the last toast was given and the guests have returned home. Each wedding is unique and memorable and the day´s events worth celebrating. The participants and the roles they played, the soloists, music selections, your vows, and yes, even an original poem written for the bride and groom will be forever etched in your mind. Whether this is your fi rst or second marriage, I believe that To Have and to Hold will capture your heart. This collection of passionate poems will help unlock the secrets of developing and maintaining unity, peace ,intimacy, and agape love within the boundaries of marriage. A happy, strong marriage takes work requires that both individuals respect each other, observe other happily married couples and incorporate some of their methods of keeping marriage alive and vibrant. To Have and to Hold will guide you in creating a marriage that can be extraordinary. I encourage you to keep God fi rst in your life, consult with him about your problems, decisions, and goals. Practice the Golden Rule with your spouse and treat them like you want to be treated. Keep communication lines open, encourage each other and look for the positive. Incorporate respect, honesty, and gentleness in your relationship and the rewards will be amazing! Together build up a library of CD´s, DVD´s, and books which can strengthen your marriage. I wish you a lifetime of happiness. Continue to celebrate the gift you are to each other.
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