Through the years, there have been loves and losses. We all have them, move forward in hope of becoming a better person. Celebrating and cherishing special times as well. I especially dedicate this book to those who have caused my heart to flutter and my pen to swirl Many quiet days and evenings, I have sat and reflected upon love, nature, and God and Angels. With candles lit and a fire blazing in the fireplace, or being still, and listening to nature, words began to flow, as if someone was whispering them to me. Thoughts, smiles, tenderness, kisses, and holding people near to my heart, make me smile and light up my soul. Thoughts of beyond this life, of once again being with loved ones, and hopefully, to have touched their lives, in the same way they have touched mine. When was the last time you received a hand-written letter? Remember the love letters you received when you were young? How you felt? Such an innocent expression of how their heart and soul felt. I hope you have these memories. In high school, my boyfriend knew which friends would be in my classes. Every day, he asked them to give me notes. They were folded like a football. What made it even sweeter, we would see each other between classes and after school...and yet, he still gave love letters to me. I did the same. We spoke and fantasized about life together. To be married and what our children would be named. It was innocent and beautiful. We were never afraid. We simply expressed our love for one another. Shortly after high school, he passed away. And yet, he still is with me, and leaves me dimes, and often, in the strangest of places. At times, I smell his cologne, and can feel his arms around me. Protecting me. Caring for me. Perhaps, one day, I may put our love letters in a book. These are memories to treasure. The losses within my life have taught me to express my love. What if the one you love is gone tomorrow, and you didn't get to tell them how much you love them, and how blessed you have been, and what a better person you are, for having them in your life. Love is what we long for most in life. Embrace it and express how you feel. To yourself be true live with no regrets. Crave all before us when souls are close Time is an orchestrated symphony. God bless you, Susan
Author Biography:
It is a pleasure and honor to meet you... My name is Susan M. Hampton. I was born and still reside in Chicago. I am by profession in Sales & Marketing for a printing company. My truest passion however, is being a poet and writer. I graduated from DePaul University, June 2012 with my Bachelor's degree in English Literacy and Writing. My wish is to touch people with poetry inspired by love's and Heaven's Whisper. With time, I have come to believe the world has lost its innocence and romance. People are seeking old-fashioned romance and true love. And then again, perhaps, that is just what I am seeking. Gentlemen, what happened to romancing a woman with poetry and words of love? Asking for a dance under the moonlight and walking her to her door. Ladies, what about the little notes tucked in his pocket? Or mailing a hand-written letter? When was the last time you read Shakespeare or poetry to your children? In my heart, I believe that we all want to go back to some of the simpler, and heartfelt moments of life's treasures. Write him a love letter or poem today. Write her a love letter or poem today, and let's begin to Feel and Enjoy Love again. The way we were meant to feel it. Romance each other and allow your heart to speak. It may have been told to keep quiet for too long. I hope the words penned by me inspire your heart and your soul. God bless each and every one of you. Faithfully Susan
