Shirley Yvette Nichols wrote poetry as an adolescent and did not resume for over 23 years. She began writing again during the fall of 2008 while participating in an on-line discussion started by a fellow Central State University graduate. She was encouraged by former college friends, including published poet Mekael L. Shane to pursue becoming published.
This collection tells Shirley’s story. There are different eras and elements of her life described in poetic form. Shirley hopes to generate an interest amongst other writers and poets who hope to also b more...