My Thoughts and Reflections

By Mary A. Earl

This insightful collection of poetry offers an intimate glimpse into the authors soul. This is Mary Earls thoughts; from the heart, down to earth, and real.
The inspired poet brings together a collection of relatable poems that reflect on memorable times, events and people that have touched her life in many ways.
From pieces that portray wisdom, inspiration, hope and most of all.faith and love;
My Thoughts and Reflections is a collection to be treasured by dreamers everywhere.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 13, 2013
• ISBN: 9781483693576

Mary A. Earl

Mary Alice Hollo Earl was born in a small town of Ohio in 1930. She was raised in Toledo and has lived there for the past 83 years. She wrote her first manuscript back in 1978, with the intentions and determination of publishing it. However, times were hard and she was unable to fulfill her dream of becoming an author, until 35 years later. Mary has proudly published her first book of poetry in 2013 at the age of eighty-three. A mother, grandma, wife, piano player and inspired author are just a few roles that Mary portrays each day. She has been a spiritual inspiration to many people and continues to make a difference in those lives around her. Her gifted talent for poetry and her love for making music has been her form of self-expression. So, publishing this book of poetry was her chance to leave a mark on the world. It’s a chance to bring family and friends together to share the important messages and memories of her life, love, and her deep faith in God.

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Copyright © 2013 by Mary Earl.

Library of Congress Control Number:          2013915935

ISBN:                  Hardcover                              978-1-4836-9356-9

                            Softcover                                 978-1-4836-9355-2

                            Ebook                                      978-1-4836-9357-6

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Rev. date: 09/10/2013

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CONTENTS

Name the Same

Blizzard of ’78

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My thoughts and reflections… .

These are all mine.

Accumulating through a passing of time.

For the meanings are there

And meant to share.

A precious gift, and yet not rare… .

Came an answer, through a prayer.

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He is there to guide me, I’m never alone.

He is there beside me, wherever I go.

He comforts me through my doubts and fears

Unafraid of the oncoming years.

He will lead me down the path of Life.

I shall not falter, I know he’s there

Beckoning to me, I’m truly aware.

Watching over my children too… .

Instilling in them, what they must do

A fulfillment of dreams, to be met

Accomplishing the goals, they have set

Never to lose their faith,

And trusting in their fellow man.

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I used to think to