The Ebb and Flow of Life is an assortment of poems-some about real-life events and others about family, love, and heartache. In my poems, I sympathize with those who have experienced tragedy, honor those who have served our country, and celebrate joyful moments that everyone's life holds.

I like writing poetry as an outlet---a way to vent, writing about real-life events, and also to commemorate my family's special occasions. Readers can connect with the poems, though, as most everyone goes through heartache and disappointment in life, as well as experiencing the happiest of times: birthday celebrations, graduations, finding their soulmate, marrying, and having children and grandchildren. I reside in Houston, Texas, where I am a certified group fitness instructor for the YMCA, helping others get physically fit and challenging them to become better and stronger so they can live more healthy, productive lives. My hobbies include writing poetry, dancing, sewing, and listening to music.