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    Poetry Potpourri: A Colorful Journey
    Poetry Potpourri: A Colorful Journey
    Poetry Potpourri: A Colorful Journey
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    Poetry Potpourri: A Colorful Journey

    By Carolyn J. Mollica

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    Poetry Potpourri is a carefully crafted collection of poems designed to lift your spirits and soothe your soul. Its author has had an eclectic life as a singer, model, teacher, and writer. As a widow and parent of seven children, grandparent of twelve, Carolyn Mollica has chosen to permeate her world with joy and share it with others. “Seven is Heaven” is a work that applauds all mothers of large families while “The Optimist “ proclaims every baby a miracle. One great writer has said: “Poetry is an expedition in search of truth.” This petite book takes its reader on a delightful journey of laughter, hope and love!”
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBalboa Press
    Release dateOct 22, 2020
    ISBN9781982253912
    Poetry Potpourri: A Colorful Journey
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    Carolyn J. Mollica

    Carolyn J. Mollica is a retired English professor and High School Language Arts instructor from New York City. In 2014, she published an E-book, namely - Mind Sharpeners: Brain Games to Improve Cognitive Ability. As the busy mother of seven children and twelve grandchildren, this senior is currently writing children’s books. Her fifteen-year-old granddaughter, Alex Senior, is the talented young artist who created the colorful cover!

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