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    Down to Earth and to the Point
    Down to Earth and to the Point
    Down to Earth and to the Point
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    Down to Earth and to the Point

    By Ann M. Davis

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    About the Book
    Down to Earth and to the Point is a collection of poetry about everyday life. The words inspire and move because they concern what is really on people’s minds and shares a message for all ages. Ann M. Davis hopes that her work inspires people that life and living in this world can be difficult, but at the same time, know that we are blessed.
    About the Author
    Ann M. Davis enjoys writing poems about life, things happening around her as well as in the world at large. She loves and enjoys spending time with her twins and her grandchildren as well as quiet, peaceful time with her husband. Davis was once part of the International Library of Poetry.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDorrance Publishing Company
    Release dateApr 10, 2023
    ISBN9798885277068
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      Down to Earth and to the Point - Ann M. Davis

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      The contents of this work, including, but not limited to, the accuracy of events, people, and places depicted; opinions expressed; permission to use previously published materials included; and any advice given or actions advocated are solely the responsibility of the author, who assumes all liability for said work and indemnifies the publisher against any claims stemming from publication of the work.

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      Copyright © 2023 by Ann M. Davis

      No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted, downloaded, distributed, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, including photocopying and recording, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented without permission in writing from the publisher.

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      DEDICATION

      This book is dedicated to my husband, Brady who listen to my poems in rough draft. To my mom Catherine who said I could do it. I thank them both for encouraging me to publish this book of poems.

      The poem Left Behind is in memory of my mom—-Catherine Pitt and mother-in-law Ada Lee Davis.

      I pray that the poems in this book will wake up some, enlighten others, and be a blessing to all.

      MOTHERS

      MOTHERS, YOU SHOULD LOVE YOUR CHILDREN

      KEEP THEM CLOSE TO YOU.

      DON’T LEAVE THEM OUT ON A DOOR STEP

      OR WITH

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