The inspiration behind this book of poetry comes from true life feelings; some personal and some witnessed. Without the intention of offending, I believe in the honest expression of feelings that life creates and I believe this book of poetry reflects a lot of those emotions good, bad and inspirational. This poetry also reflects some of the ways we really feel but are all too often afraid or embarrassed to express. While life in itself can be good, it can also sometimes be a challenge and what we say and feel at times isn't always roses and can be ugly and hateful. Poetry, for me, is about...

What does the word "relationship" mean to us as women? It means finding that person that's perfect for us and in finding that perfect person, we live together committed as one forsaking all others. It means having a monogamous, respectful, and honest relationship that does not include the woman next door, from his job, the grocery store, or anywhere else. It means being with a "real" man that knows how to treat his wife; how to love her more than life itself. It means being with a man that couldn't care less if he doesn't have time for his friends, as long as he has time for his wife and...