My mama and daddy have been powerful influences in my life...my mama taught me how to love unconditionally and be a giver from the heart.  My daddy taught me the importance of 'working', not to expect others to support me.  Neither were educated, but both were the epitome of 'good common sense' living.

As the years passed, I became their caregiver.  Caregiving became my way of letting them know how much I appreciated all they did for me when I couldn't do anything for myself.  When they reached the place in life that they were limited to what they could do for themselves, I was there until medical attention was necessary and nursing home care became expedient.

My daddy went to heaven on 5/7/07 at the age of 93, and my mama is still living  at the age of 95 and in her right mind.  She has taught me the true meaning of 'growing old gracefully'.

Through the years I have written poetry, calling myself an inspirational poet, because I can only write when I get some inspiration from above, or from a word spoken.

My poetry is simple, rhythm and rhyme, but meaningful.  Every poem ends on a positive note, as God is definitely the answer to any and all of life's problems.

The "Spicer" of Life, a book of my inspirational poetry, was published by AuthorHouse Publishers, pen name is D. S. Mullis.  Here is what the cover looks like:

 I have posted some articles that I have written and also the beginning of a novel that is almost complete...please read these at your leisure, and enjoy!