Book excerpt: I love to write, so some times, I’ll write my thoughts and then turn them into a poem. Most of what is in my book was inspired by family and friends around me. I started writing some of my first poems during a time when one of husband’s family members was diagnosed with Cancer. Because life is not perfect for anyone; no one is exempt from heartache, or loss. But, on the other hand, Life can also bring joy, such as the birth of a new baby in the family, or a job promotion. Life is interesting and teaches us all lessons. What we learn in our lives can be useful to guide generations after us. We gain wisdom and share it.