Precious Things

By Suzanne Wallace

This is a book of poetry and photos with no discernible theme. The poems are about many subjects, from serious to lighthearted. They are for the enjoyment of anyone who likes to read about human nature and human foibles. It is easy reading and can be done all at once or one poem at a time.

The poems speak of love, sadness, joy, human frailty and mortality, all of which are in the experiences of each of us. The accompanying photos illustrate the themes and quite often inspire them.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: May 9, 2014
• ISBN: 9781493172023

Suzanne Wallace

Suzanne Wallace is a mother of ten children and a grandmother of seven. She is a former high school teacher, an active volunteer, and a prolific painter and writer. For many years she was an editorial writer for a newspaper in southwest Louisiana. Suzanne is an avid photographer and poet, and she has written inspirational books of poetry and imagery. She has also written numerous children’s books based on her experiences in the South, her devotion to her children and grandchildren, her love of music and art, and much more. Her works are infused with her passion for life and awe-inspiring creativity.

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Copyright © 2014 by Suzanne Wallace. 551417

ISBN: Softcover       978-1-4931-7203-0

ISBN: Hardcover     978-1-4931-7201-6

ISBN: EBook           978-1-4931-7202-3

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Rev. date: 04/30/2014

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Contents

Dedication

Onward and Ever

Dressed for the Cold

Veterans

By the Sea

Instructions

One of Those Days

The Train

The Flowers

Life Part I A Kiss

Life Part II A Walk

Life Part III A Life

A Song of Love

A Wildflower

Going Up or Down

Someone Else

A Geranium in My Window

My Love

Side by Side

Memory

Roses

I’m a Tourist

The Flea Market

A Wind-Up Toy

Sailing Boats

A Flower Grew There

Precious Things

Dedication

This Book is lovingly dedicated to my brothers, Curtis and Danny, my sister, Clare, and four amazing women, my aunts, Sr. Cecelia, Sr. Clare, Sr. Lucy, and Sr. Danila, all of them precious people in my life,