My Gift to You: The Author's Favorite Poems

By Winifred Smith Eure

These preliminary writings and lyrical rainbow of poetic expressions are food for thought and inspiration. They charismatically link the authors real-life experiences and unique understanding of human and spiritual conditions to encourage and enlighten peace and hope in the minds and hearts of the most curious readers.

It takes you on a short journey through the eyes of a senior citizens personal thoughts and emotions. It is a look at the world at an important stage of liferetirementwhen one has more time to reflect and share. As you read this book, let it genuinely lift your spirit and feed your soul.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Mar 29, 2018
• ISBN: 9781984516138

Winifred Smith Eure

The author has now completed her 8th book. This particular one is the first that isnt poetry. Until now, she didnt have the courage to try to undertake this project. She is certain that there is room for improvement in her writing of non poetry writing; but because this writing was dear to her heart, she did not hesitate to follow through. Among the favorites of her books are Altogether Now, Messages A Little Something From Me; Author & Finisher of My Faith; Reflections, The Way I See It and Testimony The TS Have It. The author continues to remain active in the organization to which she belongs, the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Club, affiliate of the New Jersey State Federation of Colored Womens Clubs Inc. & Youth Affiliates. Also, her service to her church Heard AME Church of Roselle, NJ means a great deal to her. Family, friends and the students who she tutors are among her paramount concerns and about her relationship to the Supreme Being, she adds, Great is Thy Faithfulness.

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Rev. date: 04/18/2018

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Contents

DEDICATION

OPENING PRAYER

PART 1. TRIBUTE

Thanksgiving

Celebrating Jesus

For Every Believer

Far Greater

Look At God

My Daily Prayer For You

More Reason Than Rhyme

To Live Again

Son

Granddaughter

Mama

Dad

God Knows Best

PART 2. SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT

Then and Now

Your Hats and You

Remembering Rosa Parks

President Obama

Self-Esteem For Teens

A Teen’s Letter to Christ

Fair Play

Frannie

Southern Beau

Gossip

A Fresh Start

Sistas That’s Who We Are

At War

Serving

PART 3. KEEPING IT REAL

Black Woman (Part 1)

Black Woman (Part 2)

The Magician

About Love

My Loss, My Gain

Two Women

Good Luck

That’s Life!

Innocence and Violence

They Don’t Mix

Bully

Young Man, Yes You Can

Perfectly Made

Have Faith

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to all of my readers especially those who have supported me in the past by deciding to read my poems and offer positive feedback. This special edition has been created for not only you to enjoy but to give as a gift to a loved one or someone dear.

OPENING PRAYER

Father Almighty, Lord & Savior Jesus Christ

I thank you for having slept peacefully last night and for waking up to see another day, the day I was born many years ago. By faith I anticipate another year. May it