Molly longs for a puppy, like her last dog Duke. She remembers the good times they had together but she has forgotten about his mischievous acts. Even though her father says, "There will be no more dogs in this house," she dreams about a dog. In order to attain her goal, she decides to be persistent with her father. Her persistence takes some unexpected turns as she tries to achieve her goal.

This book of poems is very accessible but still multilayered. It will evoke many emotions and remembrances when read. The author writes about a variety of subjects including nature, places, seasons, and feelings. She has an eye for things past and present. College days, decades ago, make up a section of poems where Patricia lets the reader know what it was like to go to a private girls' college in the South. You will laugh at humorous poems about all kinds of bugs and jelly roll cakes. Patricia's poetry will move you and cause the reader to think about the subjects in new ways. Patricia...

While shooting his arrows close to a wooded area, Matthew Holliday hears a whimpering sound. After determining what made the sound, Matthew and his friends seek out a way to save some dogs from being abandoned.

The poems in this collection come from the author's experiences through travel, to various areas in the United States. The travel poems are about tourist attractions in Hawaii, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee. In addition, she has sections about nature and life experiences.