The realm of poetry provides unquestionable permission for release of truths. With the jotting down of poetry in my mind and the translating of it on paper, I am able to free my spirit and release truth into life s healing sphere.

The collection of poems in "This Is Life" attempts to relate stories from a poetical standpoint. Some are personal. Some depict life's walks with family and friends, and others portray Patricia's observation of living.

In this body of work, the author attempts to emphasize the value of life itself and provides a rediscovery of the importance of consistently...