This collection from his more than four hundred published poems distinctly addresses social issues of our time in the United States and worldwide. Uniquely chosen, each poem will rouse and motivate the reader toward pursuing radical social and economic change on behalf of the poor and the disenfranchised for both the young and old alike. Dr. Gilmore’s poetry speaks both to the common person and those in power about pervasive dilemmas, such as suicide, poverty, loneliness, and grief. His poetry advocates for a thorough revolution of thought and action for these excluded populations. Fresh insight to these issues is contained as you turn each page of this challenging and authoritative anthology. Truly an inspiration!

Have you ever not wanted to go to sleep in fear that you would have a nightmare? Have you ever not wanted to wake up in the morning? Have you ever sat in the parking lot of your workplace and cried your eyes out? Have you ever pretended to be happy while you were dying on the inside? Well, I have too! Each of us has experienced grief in some way, whether it was from the loss of a relative or best friend. This book of free verse and traditional poems address the many stages of grief, emotions, concerns, and experiences I went through as a young, widowed woman. Although this book is written for widows, there are several poems in which everyone can relate. I invite you to travel with me through my journey of widowhood. The journey has yet to end, but it's not as rocky as when I first traveled that long, dreaded road!

After a young girl tragically loses one of her siblings, she learns through many trials and tribulations how to live without someone who was once apart of her every day life. Become engulfed in the emotions, reading through each page as if you were being personally told her story, and relating it to your own life. With Weeping Willow, you'll find comfort, peace of mind, be inspired and learn something new about yourself. Open Weeping Willow and begin a journey you'll always remember.

Have you ever not wanted to go to sleep in fear that you would have a nightmare? Have you ever not wanted to wake up in the morning? Have you ever sat in the parking lot of your workplace and cried your eyes out? Have you ever pretended to be happy while you were dying on the inside? Well, I have too! Each of us have experienced grief in some waywhether it was from the loss of a parent, child, spouse, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling, cousin, or best friend. This book of free verse poems, traditional poems, and random thoughts address the many stages of grief, emotions, concerns, and experiences I went through as a young, widowed woman. Although this book is written for widows, there are several poems in which everyone can relate. I invite you to travel with me through my journey of widowhood. The journey has yet to end, but its not as rocky as when I fi rst traveled that long, dreaded road!

"Secrets of the Weeping Willow" is a gripping tale of romance, suspense, manipulation, and self-discovery. The book tells the story of a girl named Elizabeth, who at the age of twelve wakes up bruised and bloodied with no memory of herself or the troubled woman who claims to be her mother. Nine years later, while watching a documentary on New Orleans, Elizabeth gets flashes of Deja vu. Elizabeth starts to believe that things might have been hidden from her by her eccentric mother, who claimed they had never been to New Orleans. Elizabeth secretly plans a trip to New Orleans with a good friend, with a cautiously optimistic belief that her lost memories are linked to this city. Unaware, of the pandora's box she is on the verge of opening. When Elizabeth arrives in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, her lost memories start to assault her confirming her gut instinct that the origin of her lost memories are far from what she had been told, unaware that an ominous presence has discovered her return to New Orleans. Along the way, Elizabeth comes across influential people and embarks on a journey of finding herself, while corruption sits on the fringe of Elizabeth awakening memories. The book is filled with suspense, romance, and evil as Elizabeth's journey uncovers a troubling past of dark truths that reveal a life lost and deceptions that kept her childhood years in the dark. As everything becomes clearer, Elizabeth's life intensifies, as she struggles to accept what has been done to her, as her memories return to reveal a hazardous past. While a current danger escalates. The answers to Elizabeth's past, bring her and a sadistic con artist closer together as the secrets long buried illuminate the true nature of evil and the sacrifice and love of the woman who brought her into this world.

Lynette is sick and tired of being sick and tired. Faced daily with a verbally abusive brother, an alcoholic father still grieving for his deceased wife and overbearing siblings, the only light that seems to shine in Lynettes life is the love of her daughter. Little does she know that lies, deceit and jealousy will challenge that love, test her strength and force her to face her family in ways she never imagined. Ayanna is carefree and spunky but longs for a better life for her and her mother. She is not oblivious to how her mother is treated and is fiercely protective. However, her world is turned upside down when shes introduced to a stranger and she learns she belongs to a family completely different from what shes known all her life. In this stirring tale, readers are introduced to Lynette and Ayanna, who demonstrate the complexity of love, parenting, maturing and navigating relationships with people who make bad choices. Filled with vivid details and relatable characters, the books themes of endurance, strength and wanting a better life for ones children draw readers in and keep them turning pages until the end as they follow a mother and daughters journey.

This book is designed to assist widows in understanding their primary and secondary losses, changes in relationships, finances, and emotional well-being. It is purposely written in order to address the many life altering changes that become a part of a widow’s new life. This book chronicles the personal journey of the author. Its diary format accompanied with advice makes it user friendly and an easy read. Throughout the book you will find Biblical references to encourage, support, and comfort a grieving heart. Each section discuss a specific concern that a widow would possibly face while on her journey. Part 1 focuses on a widow’s new role, changes in relationships and various emotions .Part 2 emphasizes a widow’s finances, legal matters and estate planning. Part 3 closes with a deeper relationship with God, personal testimonies, and miraculous healing. The book concludes with a list of several resources and interesting facts about widows.