A collection of poems written over several years. This represents me as a writer's darker times and is my first collections of poetry put together for the public. These are very honest feelings that span several relationships that I feel people may be able to relate to on several levels. Some are dark, some are loving, but all of them are true and honest. I hope you enjoy them and they speak to you as much as they spoke through me as I wrote them.2nd Edition, Copyright 2013
About the Author: I have always had a love of writing, especially when my feelings are at their strongest. I can feel the emotions I put into my poetry and into the characters of my stories. My passions outside of writing are my family, singing, and Renaissance Faires. My parents have always set an example for me in following my dreams and writing is no different. My father, a retired Army 1st Sgt, who spent years of his life giving up so his family could have everything they needed, along with my mother who has helped me with so many challenges in life and love, have always supported me in whatever dream I was chasing, whether it was in love or life. Though they are the two biggest influences in my life, there have been many artistic influences as well. My cousin Adam who always chased his dream and is now living it as an artist. Several friends from high school doing what they love. From Nurse Heidi to Leslie & Merina who have always loved singing & have found their calling in that. My best friends Shan a mother of 4 (one in the Navy with all of our love and support) and happy wife, Katie owner of Sweet Thangs & baker extraordinaire, and so many more. It took effort and sometimes years, but in the end knowing it is worth the effort reminds me that every thing happens for a reason. My two main influences when reading is concerned are actually worlds apart from each other. I adore the works of Piers Anthony & still love his Incarnations of Immortality series. As I have grown older though I have found I am very intrigued by the ideas behind paranormal romance. I am very intrigued by the writing styles behind a couple of authors in that genre at the moment. I have spent many years writing down words in poetry form, in short stories, in memory, and in song. I used to think it was just for my own healing or understanding and at the time it may have been because I was not ready to share them. Now I write my emotions into my stories. Every thought or picture with each character I can see. I can see the story unfold in my mind and I will write until I can see it unfold on paper as well. I only hope that anyone who buys my books, whether they are poetry or short story or even novel once it is written can see the story in their mind as well. Then I will feel like I have done justice to my stories, my thoughts, and my dream. I think that is the test of a true writer; to be able to give someone a bunch of words and have them see in their mind their own version of your story.