Heartstrings

By Debby Hoskins

This book is a compilation of poems and letters covering years of writing what strikes me. Many times they are emotions I'm currently experiencing; however, there are some I've derived from watching someone close to me face one of life's many challenges.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jul 23, 2013
• ISBN: 9781481774451

Debby Hoskins

Debby Hoskins is a former Navy journalist who has been jotting down thoughts since she was 13. Some of these thoughts congealed into poems or letters, and others not so much. These thoughts encompass a number of life's challenges; growing upon a single-parent home, life in the military, relationships that develop, grow and sometimes die, and others. Debby is a former single mom of a little guy who is now a handsome young man serving our country. She married her husband, Steve, in 2006 and her family instantly exploded from one child to 6 children and introduced her to the joys of grandchildren.

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© 2013 by Debby Hoskins. All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

Published by AuthorHouse 07/19/2013

ISBN: 978-1-4817-6657-9 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4817-7445-1 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2013912356

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Contents

Foreword

Lost Love

Forbidden

Inspirations

Lover’s Doubts

Spiritual

God and Daddy

Not Everybody But God

Letters From the Heart

You and I, the Pair

Heart Strings

Someone Like Me

Stormy

Threads of Life

Nature’s Heartbeat

Spring Days

A Day on the Water

Foreword

I had the privilege of reading Debby’s collection of poems which reveal how honest and vulnerable she is and we should strive to be. Find a quiet place and enjoy.

—Ned O’Connor

There are a number of people who have influenced my life… this book is dedicated to a few of them:

First and foremost, I want to thank God for allowing me to put words to paper. Without You, I am nothing, and with You, I am everything.

To my husband, Steve, my support, cheerleader, confidante, lover and best friend. You’ve helped me come out of my shell, be stronger than ever, and made me feel as though I can do anything.

To all my children and grandchildren. You have shown me what unconditional love really means, and I’m so very grateful to have you in my life.

To Mom… who always made us