Poetry
is a useful vessel for expressing our deepest feelings, our emotional mountains
and valleys, fears and disappointments, observations and profound revelations.
Before I hopped aboard the train of writing Christian fiction and nonfiction
related to producing memoirs, I also loved to dabble in penning poetry.
Although
most recipients of my attempts at sharing thoughts in this genre were family
members and friends and I haven’t written a poem in many years, I completely
appreciate that poetry usually flows directly from deep within the heart.
Gladys
J. Long’s From a Grateful Heart is a
lovely book of poetry, packed full of inspiration and reflections from her life
experiences and beliefs.
One
of her poems, in particular, had a significant impact on me. It is entitled “What
Marvelous Power.” I was touched by the reminder of God’s healing power while I
am still in the slow process of mending from a recent injury. I need to read
this poem every day for encouragement and to be mindful of the Almighty Source
of my healing.
Gladys
is a delightful lady who has been jotting down her rhyming thoughts for several
years, but decided that now was the time to preserve her words for anyone who
might choose to peruse them. She told me that she loves to hear from people and
receive their reactions when one of her poems is especially meaningful to them.
She also enjoys that her poetry helps people know more about God and bring them
closer to Him.
From a Grateful
Heart is
beautiful from the outside cover that features a colorful garden photo by Nancy
Lorraine, through the inside words of wisdom and humor, and ending with a back
cover that contains a photo of the lovely Gladys J. Long amidst more flower garden
scenery. Readers can’t resist being inspired by this book!
Book Description
From A Grateful
Heart
- Reflections of treasures shared. Originally written to share with friends and
family, Gladys Long's poetry has captured many of life's challenging moments
with humor and passion. Insight and simplicity are the foundation of this
beautiful compelling testament to her faith in God and the power of healing. From A Grateful Heart will lift your spirit, helping each of us to deal with life
as it unfolds in our daily lives.
In the Words of Gladys J. Long
“Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to put pen to paper!
Laugh with me (not at me) as you read these, as I have tried to put some subtle
humor in most.”
About the Author
 |
| Gladys J. Long |
The author is a Myrtle Beach SC
resident, sweet and beautiful lady, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and poet!
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Please
visit Amazon at:
http://www.amazon.com/Grateful-Heart-Gladys-J-Long/dp/0989306364
for
additional information.
See
you soon!
Mary
Anne Benedetto
Author of Eyelash, 7 Easy Steps to Memoir
Writing: Build a Priceless Legacy One Story at a Time!, Never Say
Perfect, From Italy with Love & Limoncello and Write Your
Pet's Life Story in 7 Easy Steps!
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