Nature's Joy: Prose Poems by Yvonne Martinez Ward, Ph.D.

By Yvonne Martinez Ward PhD

Yvonne Martinez Ward is a gifted poet who has written her
first collection of prose poems. In Nature's Joy, the author
reveals her ability to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary. She writes about the richness of nature in simple details, true emotions and in a lyrical style that expresses a spirit of adventure, self-discovery and spiritual renewal. Ward's insights are profound, revealing the miracles in everyday life inspired by her natural surroundings. Her poetic, reflective style is an expression of what is beautiful about life. Nature's Joy is a book of gratitude that comes from a love of the physical world, faith and one's humanity.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Feb 23, 2012
• ISBN: 9781477175927

Yvonne Martinez Ward PhD

Yvonne Martinez Ward has written short stories, vignettes, poetry, editorial letters, children's stories, newsletter articles and essays, speeches, and press releases. In high school and college she studied creative writing and participated in poetry readings. She published an article on how to start a home-based business in a nationwide newsletter published by The Society of Craft Designers. "Nature's Joy" is the author's first published collection of prose poetry, a book derived from her long-time passion for writing. Yvonne is also an accomplished professional artist (painter) who has extensively exhibited her work in art galleries. In her spare time, Yvonne enjoys reading, singing, dancing, gardening and spending quality time with close friends. She is a strong supporter of the arts (both visual and performance) and is currently an art teacher, drama director and vocalist at an elementary school. Yvonne enjoys spending time in nature where she can set up her easel and do some painting en plein air. Finally, Yvonne is a mother of a son, and lives in Bronx, New York. She is currently working on her second poetry collection and creating art illustrations for two children's books she has authored, both of which will be published in the Fall. Yvonne published a book about her life as an artist entitled: "Living the Artist's Life".

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Copyright © 2012 by Yvonne Martinez Ward, Ph.D.

Prose Poems by

Yvonne Martinez Ward, Ph.D.

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Contents

Dancing

Space

The Shape of My Day

My Friend’s Garden

On A Sandy Beach

Little Black Dog

Walking

A Humble Home

Sleep

Sea Glass

A Walk in the Park

Morning Swim

On Being Alone

Back To The Sea

Writing

The Tide

Slow Tempo

The Wind

The Poetry of God

Nature

The Depths of The Sea

Paradise

Fishin’ Boy

Poets

In The Company of Flowers

Dear Earth

Making Art Everyday

Garden Tweaking

Birdwatcher

Pears

Garden Dweller

Everything

Taxidermy Egret

Peace In The World

Tea Drinker

Nature Sounds

A Quiet Wild Place

Pigeon Man

White Dove

Starling

Angels

Winter Solstice

Church

Garden Lace

Making Time

Dedication

For my parents, Eugene and Hilda,

for my son Eugene,

for all my students at St. Lucy’s,

and to God

Dancing

When I dance I am free,

light, moving with ease

poise and timelessness,

I kiss joy,

living in eternity for a moment,

I live a winged life,

with a heart full of love,