Moments of the Heart II is a compilation of poems; some are religious and some are humorous but every one of them can be enjoyed by people of all ages. These poems were written with a special point of view that the author learned during her life. Initially written for her children, a volume of the poetry collection was soon requested by other relatives and friends. These poems have been read on air at the radio station in Waxahachie, Texas. One of the poems has been submitted for an on air reading at a station in Washington, D.C.

Moments of the Heart II touches on many aspects of life, poems written throughout life's journey and penned with hidden values. This is a collection of thoughts and emotions that has touched the hearts of family and friends.

What a mouthful Rain Gomez's book makes you swallow hard, goes down big easy. I can hear a river of blues in lines like "head high, legs sturdy back stalwart against the rough rub of white faced stares as we roll up to Albertsons." There's lyric, prose, confessional, even a classic seafood gumbo recipe, all laced with memories of the red people of the Southeast. Rain Gomez has proven herself the culinary master of poetry. Her book really cooks -LeAnne Howe, author of Shell Shaker (American Book Award) & Evidence of Red Rain C Gomez's poetry is as multi-dimensioned and multi-nationed as her heritage and her book's title. It doesn't get more American than this. --Geary Hobson, author of Plain of Jars and Other Stories & Last of the Ofos

Moments of the Heart II is a compilation of poems; some are religious and some are humorous but every one of them can be enjoyed by people of all ages. These poems were written with a special point of view that the author learned during her life. Initially written for her children, a volume of the poetry collection was soon requested by other relatives and friends. These poems have been read on air at the radio station in Waxahachie, Texas. One of the poems has been submitted for an on air reading at a station in Washington, D.C. Moments of the Heart II touches on many aspects of life, poems written throughout life's journey and penned with hidden values. This is a collection of thoughts and emotions that has touched the hearts of family and friends.

By bringing together the voices of Native American women writers across time, regions, and tribes, this collection makes visible a dynamic tradition of women's wisdom and storytelling. From early legends to present-day fiction and poetry, this tradition emphasizes women's spiritual connection to the natural world and their contributions to tribal and familial community. Central to women's strength is the role of animal figures-Coyote, Owl, Beaver and Bear-who act as guides, helpers, and personal totems, appearing unexpectedly in the modern urban landscape as well as being a constant presence in nature.

The work of more than forty authors appears in this volume, representing tribes and regions extending over most of the U.S. and parts of Canada. Among the authors included are Louise Erdrich, Joy Harjo, Leslie Marmon Silko, Paula Gunn Allen, Linda Hogan and Beth Brant, along with writers whose work appears here for the first time.