Survival, Life and Living: Listen to the Child in Me

By Ann Kemp

How can I summarize these poems except to say they represent my innermost thoughts and feelings—an exposure of my soul, if you will.

They demonstrate the pain of past years, but suffice to say, that pain also allowed me to develop a sturdiness and doggedness that has served me well. Although it may not be evident, I more than survived and found contentment.

I want to tell you that you can too!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris UK
• Release date: May 29, 2019
• ISBN: 9781984590046

Ann Kemp

A former chemistry graduate and senior manager within industry, I spent my early years in South Wales. University beckoned and in the absence of any better ideas, I went first into teaching – not my best decision. Industry was a much better fit, so I moved around the UK, ending up in an American multi-national - a highly pressured job. Retraining as a psychotherapist was a better decision and it was that which allowed me to express my creative side – both in painting and poetry. Now I am retired and happily married – probably my best decisions of all.

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