Book excerpt: The idea of Love, Joy, Peace, Happiness brings to my mind, "Inspiration." It is my belief that each one of us, from every walk of life, at one time or another, yearns to be inspired and to have our spirit uplifted. People throughout the world who were in distress during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic need hope and inspiration. Persons who lost jobs, homes and businesses, the sick and shut-in, the caregivers of the sick, first responders, our teachers, faith leaders and other leaders, and people in all types of service everywhere, I am convinced, all need prayer every now and then. People who are concerned about the economy, the environment, their children's future and many who are stressed from the trials and tribulations of everyday life, I believe, could use some inspiration. Nonetheless, it is my hope that you will be blessed in some way, shape, form, or fashion (one of my grandmother's favorite sayings) by one of my inspirational poems or prayers.