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    Verses For My King
    Verses For My King
    Verses For My King
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    Verses For My King

    By Shirley McLain

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    This small book is a celebration of my love and admiration for the Lord. This poetry deals with varied topics from the crisification of our chirsit to problems our world faces. I hope you enjoy the reading of my poems and they they serve as a conductor for the blessings you need from the Lord.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherShirley McLain
    Release dateFeb 7, 2012
    ISBN9780985165017
    Verses For My King
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    Shirley McLain

    Shirley McLain is a retired RN, wife, mother, and grandmother of six, currently living in Bristow, Oklahoma, where she is now enjoying her retirement to the fullest. She is working on three projects for publication; One of fictional short stories, a historical fiction novel, as well as a book of poetry. Shirley’s love of travel, adventure and writing, has created a novel which will hold your attention and leave you wanting more.

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