This book includes poetry that I've written over the my early years when I began writing in the late 1970's. I have enjoyed writing since then. I have also written several songs, some that are included in this compilation of my poetry. It was later when I began painting. She enjoys writing poetry and short stories. She also enjoys the arts; painting, church choir, keyboard and the accordion. Melisa has published five other books which are "The Awakening", "Jesus the Bridge", "Unexpected Company", "Angels Unaware", and "The Race is On!". All of these can be ordered through Barnes and Noble and the Amazon websites. I enjoy painting "Art", playing the keyboard and the accordion. She also enjoys giving back to the community and reaching out to the hungry. She says, "I believe that God will put me where He needs me the most".