In The Spirit: Poems Of My ThoughtsRoots Of My Heart is the joint publication of the first two creative writing collections by M. D. Smith.

The content herein is an eclectic mix of inspirational poems, personal thoughts, and a splash of short stories and songs.

The creative writings of M.D. Smith are penned through the lens of her Christian faith, eternal optimism, life experiences and observations, and being true to self.

It is the hope of M.D. Smith that you experience encouragement, inspiration, laughter, and enjoyment while perusing through this debut publication.

Michelle Denise Smith (M.D. Smith) is a native of West Lynn, Massachusetts. She is the daughter of Ola M.(Lumpkin) Smith & the late Everett A. Smith, Jr. and big sis to her brother, Tyrone E. Smith. M.D. Smith is an entrepreneur, teacher, mentor, author, activist, motivational speaker, and retired professional basketball player. She graduated from Lynn Classical High School (1982) and Brown University (1986). M.D. Smiths professional certifications include the Mass Mentoring Partnership and the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship. For leisure, she enjoys spending quality time with family & friends, attending arts & cultural events, basketball, biking, creative writing, movies (especially classics), reading, tennis, traveling, and walking. In addition to this joint publication of her first (2) creative writing collections, M.D. Smith has completed (5) other creative writing collections. She has also, surprisingly, penned (50) gospel songs.