That's what fathers and sons, friends and family

do; they support you and even pull you home

when  you need it.”

LBR From my soon to be published novel, 

"The Lanterns Of Winterveil"

When you pass through the fire, come out with a lantern.

           *Every lesson we learn, whether joyful

       or sorrowful, originates in a story.

 * La Belle Rouge

*The beauty of life is built on 

moments of joy 

*La Belle Rouge

*No one gambles with the devil and wins

*La Belle Rouge

*

In Time

there was a time, in time
wedged somewhere between
childhood innocence lost
and final fortitude found
I became who I am today
and you found me here
no longer young or innocent
but still open to your love

this time in time is ours

there was a time, long ago
you wore a young man's beard
giving all you were and had
receiving only betrayal in return
between a time of hopeful youth
and hopeless age, you found me
hearts still young embraced
and eternal spirits reunited

once again this time is ours

Remember The First Noel

Let us remember the first Noel
while we fall under the Christmas spell
shepherds watching flocks by night
startled by a bright heavenly light
angels speaking words of comfort and joy
in Bethlehem was born a baby boy
in a manger lowly the king of kings
salvation and light to all he brings
remember the star shining over the scene
the wise men three and gifts they bring
when we give gifts remember the reason
to honor Christ, the reason for the season



Giving Thanks

Whatever our trials may have been
to count our blessings we should begin
gifts of life and breath, protection,love
showered down from Our Father above
sacredness of nature, seasons of beauty
our hearts inspire, thankfulness our duty
on this Thanksgiving and every other day
we offer words of thanks when we pray
the season is here for love and good will
thank God for the bounty he gives us still

A writer will always have a place of immortality on this Earth as long as his/her work is still read and appreciated. Thank you for reading mine.



Favorite Poets And Authors:

Shakespeare, Poe, Romance Poets, Neruda. HG Wells, Jules Verne, Mark Twain, O'Henry, Stephen King


Personal Bio:

Published Author Of Poetry, Short Stories And Memoirs. Known As The Poetess Of The Heart.


Additional Information:

My most obvious hobby is writing, I also enjoy cooking, gardening, sailing, interior design and home renovation. I love children, the elderly and animals. I breed Toy and Standard Poodles.


Additional Information:

I feel that poetry is a gift, it comes from beyond our finite minds, entwines itself with our intelligence and emotions and pours out through our fingers onto the page. No one who is a true poet can take the credit themselves, for it is a gift from the Creator.


Additional Information:

I write my heart, I write of life. Sometimes it's humorous, sometimes dark, gentle at times, others raw and fierce. There are many facets of life and the human heart, both beautiful and base. I have endeavored to fearlessly and consistently release all those facets to the page.


Personal Quote:

"To write is to find release, to write well, immortality." *La Belle Rouge   

"Every rose has had an intimate relationship with many thorns."* *La Belle Rouge