Questions, unquestioned discoveries, and answers in parable and rhyme…. This collection records a journey starting with a 1960s retrospective and the first man on the moon, moving to a new millennium welcomed in with a terrorist spin, family crises,
I live in Oklahoma, married, with 3 children,1 grandchild, and a new grandchild,on the way! I am also currently working on a new book, yet untitled! I am dealing with an auto-immune disorder,called Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease (VKH), since 1997, and have lost and regained my sight, and believe me, I cherish it, and all that life has to give!! I welcome the challenges, that life brings!
Background
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I live in Oklahoma. I have had many experiences, throughout life, but my inspiration comes from my mom-Jessica Lewis-Banks, and also from Ms. Maya Angelou. She makes words come to life, for me! My Grandmother, Essie J. Alzora Hendrix, she was an amazing storyteller, in her own right, as well.
Accomplishments
I have had 4 Editor's Choice awards, from the International Library of Poetry. I have also had recognization, from the Gear-Up program, for insporational poetry, in 2003.