After a near-death experience at a young age, Shirley Ann Wood began writing poems to document how the event changed her life, and to somehow put words to her newfound and deep belief in God. Over the years, as the collection grew, she began to write about different aspects of her life. Heart & Soul Poems is the end result. Honest, unflinching, and deeply moving, these poems aim to provoke soul-searching and give hope and personal enlightenment to all. Through symbolism, metaphor, and imagery, Wood's themes center on the most basic of human emotions: love, acceptance, fear, pain, and courage. In "The Circle Game," Wood explores the circular paths we follow in trying to understand what God has planned for our lives; "The Dreamer" looks at Wood's alter ego in her dreams. "Golden Bells" celebrates the miracle of Jesus' birth, and "Hiding Place" reveals the secret spot in our soul where we all go at certain times to conceal ourselves from the world. Wood's emotional language and strong imagery offers powerful inspiration. Heart & Soul Poems will resonate with you long after the last page is turned.

After a near-death experience at a young age, Shirley Ann Wood began writing poems to document how the event changed her life, and to somehow put words to her newfound and deep belief in God. Over the years, as the collection grew, she began to write about different aspects of her life. Heart & Soul Poems is the end result. Honest, unflinching, and deeply moving, these poems aim to provoke soul-searching and give hope and personal enlightenment to all. Through symbolism, metaphor, and imagery, Wood's themes center on the most basic of human emotions: love, acceptance, fear, pain, and courage. In "The Circle Game," Wood explores the circular paths we follow in trying to understand what God has planned for our lives; "The Dreamer" looks at Wood's alter ego in her dreams. "Golden Bells" celebrates the miracle of Jesus' birth, and "Hiding Place" reveals the secret spot in our soul where we all go at certain times to conceal ourselves from the world. Wood's emotional language and strong imagery offers powerful inspiration. Heart & Soul Poems will resonate with you long after the last page is turned.

As each of us learns to walk, talk, and feed ourselves, we also need to learn how to understand each other so that we can help ourselves and those around us. Faith and Hope Poems presents a new poetry collection based upon author Shirley Ann Wood's soul searching in response to this need. These poems offer personal reflections and simple statements of her own feelings on life. Because of a near death experience at the age of five, she has a great desire to honor God in her life. With these verses, Wood shares her deepest, most spiritual thoughts. Letter to Jesus Dear Jesus your love is so sweet It enfolds me and life is complete I came to the cross, bewildered and lost And laid all I was at your feet You looked with compassion and love Held me up to the Father above Said-behold she is mine In our nature divine she is cleansed And restored in our love Then the spirit descended on me Broke the chains that I might be free Now the Lord dwells within I am filled to the brim And the glory of God now I see ...