Everything in this book is designed to lighten the load, uplift the spirit or otherwise aid in shifting one's perspective on life. Because the only thing we have going for us sometimes is our outlook. May you always believe that something wonderful is about to happen and that something good will come out of every situation you are experiencing. It really IS all about replacing one thought with another

Welcome Prepare to be entertained, enchanted and encouraged to tell YOUR stories using an ancient Japanese technique of writing poetry. To tell a story with seventeen syllables, we create haiku. Each poem in A Haiku Perspective 2016, tells a story in its own unique way. A Haiku Perspective 2016 is a modern day, American poet's way of celebrating life through her love of writing, haiku

It's the time of year. Spooky voices must be heard. Magic is in the air. The Mistress of Halloween, gathers her subjects together in preparation for the one night when skeletons, goblins and ghosts, come to life. She sets free her rats, snakes and bats and fills the trees with the body parts of those who shall remain nameless... The chains rattle, the ravens cry amidst the eerie glow of candle light to spook those seeking treats on Halloween night. Ah yes, the things that go bump in the night cast their spells well enough when the time is right but what are they really thinking? Eaves drop on...