My past stories, hopes, and ideals found in this book may help to inspire someone. A wise person is strong, yet by increasing knowledge he gets an understanding of strength. This is a book of my smiles and sadness in poetry form. From my heart, it is as natural a food as I can give you. I tell of things in my pathway of life, of happiness, a true gift of perfection. A friend's heart remembered, or a life lesson learned at a grandparent's encouragement, I have shared what I can with you of my heart's happiness, as a smile to you. Walter Reed Mellott