A Peace of My Mind is a collection of "introspective" poetry written by new author, Vickie Brent-Touray. Although this author may be new to the literary world, she has wielded an ink pen and an opinion for all of her life. Having been a lover of literature, poetry and the spoken word for her entire lifetime, Vickie saw it only "befitting" that she herself make a contribution to the world of literature.This collection deals thoroughly with themes of love, passion, community and personal empowerment.

A "70s" Child, Vickie Brent-Touray was born and raised about 25 miles north of Detroit in the City of Pontiac, Michigan in the wake of 'great industry, greater music, the best food and even better times." The entire Midwest was thriving and pulsing in the cradle of what was affectionately call "The Big 3" (Ford, General Motors and Chrysler companies). It was in the cradle of this great metropolis that the author was first inspired to pen personal experiences of visions, smells, and sounds that she considered truly "marvelous" in their own rite. In A Peace of My Mind, the author takes us...