Hope & Joy: A Book of Hope and a Book of Joy

By nald Harvey Wohl

This book is a look at life. It chronicles the little things that bring us hope and those that bring us joy. It recalls the thoughts that come to us in the middle of the night and those that are drawn from tearful happiness as well as deep pain. It is a journey along the memory lanes of our dreams and the routes to finding the strength to deal with our fears and anxieties. It is a celebration of our spirit, faith, and quest for inner peace and renewal; as well as the many milestones and emotions of life. These poems reflect the authors love of people, nature, and the small things that make life so fascinating and well worth living.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Inspiring Voices
• Release date: Apr 15, 2014
• ISBN: 9781462406555

nald Harvey Wohl

Anthropologist, international businessman, management consultant, entrepreneur, writer, husband of over 48 years, father, grandfather, friend and poet, Ron has been writing poetry since age 12, when his father died. His poetry reflects the life he has lived and his observations on the lives of the many people he meets every day. He is an eternal optimist and believes the glass is always more than half full.

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Copyright © 2014 Ronald Harvey Wohl.

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ISBN: 978-1-4624-0656-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4624-0655-5 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2013909958

Inspiring Voices rev. date: 04/14/2014

Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Preface

To My Readers

A Book Of Hope

Hope Is Growing

Hope Is The Essence Of God

Hope Is A Locket

Hope Is The Spray

Hope Is A Pink Carnation

Hope Is A Beat Up Pick-Up Truck

Hope Is Finding

Hope Is Hearing

Hope Is The Beginning Of A New Week

Hope Is A One-Pound Loss

Hope Is A Smile

Hope Is A Turtle

Hope Is The Very First Cry

Hope Is Pollen

Hope Is A Bloodworm

Hope Is The First Step Forward

Hope Is The Final Equal

Hope Is Sitting

Hope Is Finding Affordable Health Insurance

Hope Is The Sound

Hope Is Volunteers

Hope Is The Dreams

Hope Is Nestled In A Dry Place

Hope Is The Thin Grey Light

Hope Is Waking

Hope Is Finding A Comfortable Place

Hope Is The First Chirps

Hope Is Signs

Hope Is Two Beams Of Light

Hope Is Sitting In My Car

Hope Is An Angel

Hope Is Being Prepared

Hope Is Seeing Friendly Faces

Hope Is A Grade

Hope Is A Chance Encounter

Hope Is A Step

Hope Is A Surprise

Hope Is A Sermon

Hope Is A Wish

Hope Is The Beginning

Hope Is A Carpenter’s Hammer

Hope Is Visiting

Hope Is The Ache

Hope Is The Joy

Hope Flourishes

Hope Is A Spirited Step

Hope Is The Light

Hope Is A Fine Strong Line

Hope Is The Net

Hope Is The Drying Of Tear Drops

Hope Is The Chirp

Hope