POEMS TO CARRY WITH YOU ON LIFE'S JOURNEY is a collection of poems written by Bruce B. Wilmer for graduates of life at every stage. It is a handbook for dealing with change, embracing new beginnings and following dreams. It is a poetic blueprint for believing in oneself and confronting every challenge with spirit and determination. The poems are meant to offer "a gentle nudge in a positive direction." With this at its heart, the book forms a gift of inspiration and encouragement that will keep on giving each time it is picked up. It provides an insightful and compassionate compass for the future. Since 1976, Bruce B. Wilmer has touched millions worldwide with his original poetry products and books. His heartfelt and accessible poetry speaks to young and old alike with its uplifting themes and melodic style. The poems in this book mirror his own experiences and his empathy and understanding for the challenges we all face and the dreams we all carry. This book is a spiritual bonus to carry with you on life's journey.

Follow me through the dark journey of healing my pains and sorrows from early life into early adulthood through this collection of poems.

The author, Nanci A. Smith, pens her intimate thoughts and feelings onto paper in "When My Heart Speaks...A Journey of Life Through Poetry, Short Stories, and Quotes." You will read of heartbreak, fear, loss, yet also of faith, freedom, frienship and love. As you read further into this book, you will experience first hand the transformation of the authors life, of how she changed her thinking to ultimately change her life. You will read and feel the positive energy of knowing that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, and that true happiness can and is found despite bad times. "When My Heart Speaks..." is the true testimony of this authors belief that "out of every bad thing, something great will happen." Follow Nanci on her journey of life as she takes her experiences of life into a level of happiness, joy, laughter and love. "When my heart speaks, I listen...and then I write." Nanci A. Smith

POEMS FOR THE ONE I LOVE is a bouquet of love poems for every occasion. The book is a heartfelt gift of 171 original love poems for those in love by poet, Bruce B. Wilmer. Written for his wife and soulmate to describe what he calls their decades-long "love affair," he tracks the joy and intensity of love's universe in rhythmic, eloquent and clear language. WRITTEN FOR LOVERS OF ALL AGES, the book travels from warmly expressive to intimate and passion-filled. Its 15 chapters explore love's meaning in many ways, from "new love" to "familiar love" to "endless love." The collection tracks two lives together with affection and surprise and looks to the future with optimism and hope. It forms a lifelong statement of wonder at love's mysterious power. Bruce B. Wilmer's poetry has been enthusiastically received by millions of readers in the US and in more than 45 countries since 1976. This compilation greatly expands his popular earlier poetry collections, FEELINGS (1987) and LOVE POEMS (1990). POEMS FOR THE ONE I LOVE is the perfect gift for that "special someone." It helps lovers put their deepest feelings into words and amplify and solidify their relationships. It is a tribute to love's carefree, innocent, and caring moments, a collection just right for anyone who wants to explore love's meaning creatively and in the most affectionate ways. A PERFECT GIFT FOR ANNIVERSARIES, WEDDINGS, AND OTHER SPECIAL OCCASIONS.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Soon to be a Hulu Original series • The internationally acclaimed author of Wild collects the best of The Rumpus's Dear Sugar advice columns plus never-before-published pieces. Rich with humor and insight—and absolute honesty—this "wise and compassionate" (New York Times Book Review) book is a balm for everything life throws our way. Life can be hard: your lover cheats on you; you lose a family member; you can’t pay the bills—and it can be great: you’ve had the hottest sex of your life; you get that plum job; you muster the courage to write your novel. Sugar—the once-anonymous online columnist at The Rumpus, now revealed as Cheryl Strayed, author of the bestselling memoir Wild—is the person thousands turn to for advice.

Rumi the Persian poet is widely acknowledged as being the greatest Sufi mystic of his age. He was the founder of the brotherhood of the Whirling Dervishes. This is a collection of his poetry.

Faith, Hope & Love inspires you not only today, but also to believe in tomorrow. This collection of poems is an easy read, meaningful, truly inspirational for all to enjoy. Each poem has its own inspirational message. Not only will you be inspired by each individual poem and its message of inspiration. This collection of poems gives a wonderful reminder how to live and enjoy life fully. In the poem Obstacles the author expresses that life has its challenges, and dreams can come true. In Could You Sing A Song For Them? the author invites you to take a closer look at autism with understanding and awareness. In the poem As Tomorrow Comes the author expresses the message of hope, with the understanding the challenges that we may experience today, may not be our tomorrow. And as we hold on to hope, tomorrow can be brighter than we can ever imagine. In Morning comes a positive look in how to live each moment, each day of one's life most blessed. In the poem Blessings we are reminded about all the beautiful things we already have, and to know that each blessing we receive, we can then begin to see the true meaning of living life to our fullest. And in the poem Home we are inspired with encouraging and spiritual words in knowing God's peace and love. In our vast changing world today, there's a need for inspiration. Faith, Hope & Love gives you all that, and much more. Hope Giving up is surrender to no place. When all seems lost, holding on brings you one step closer to the promise. And as you believe each day is a new day, your trials can be your triumph. Just believe that it all gets better, no matter your circumstance, no matter what you go through. Believe what is now can change tomorrow. Believe with Faith. And always hold on to- Hope. Author Doris Washington Featured on Showcase Newspaper December 2008 Author Takes Her Poetry & Story Across the Country www.poetdoriswashington.com This Day, A Dream, A Promise Fulfilled By Doris Washington One's dream fulfills the hope of love and humanity for all (Dedication to Barack Obama The President of the United States of America ) A dream has come this day, Filled with hopes, Opportunities, To live our best life, To be all we can be, Explore all possibilities beyond our most imagination. To discover our own uniqueness. To open our minds, To listen, To hear always with Love. A dream has come this day, With a leader whose voice speaks not only for self, But for others as well. Building a foundation To Grow, To Prosper, To Achieve, Dreams we all wish for ourselves. A dream has come this day, To fulfill the promise we can build a world Of Hope, Of Opportunity, Of Tolerance, Of Understanding - And Love. This Day, A Dream, A Promised Fulfilled copyright (c) Doris Washington, November 2008. All rights reserved. Note of Poem Acknowledgement from the President of the United States Thank you for your recent note, and for sharing your thoughts with me. Your kind words echo the messages of millions of Americans who have welcomed me and my family to the White House with an outpouring of goodwill. On January 20th, Americans spoke with one voice, choosing hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord. Our Nation faces serious challenges, but we will overcome them if our imagination is joined to common purpose. Now is our time to work together, reaffirm our enduring spirit, and choose our better history. With your help, we will renew our Nation's promise to carry forth the great gift of