I Have a Reason to Smile [Paperback]

Linda D. Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 27, 2003

This book is about Poetry. Many different kinds of fables, short stories about life experiences, laughter, drama, murder, children, humor, love, inspirational, and some urban styles of poetry. Some of the poems might make you laugh or make you stop and think, saying (that has happened to me or I been there). Some are sad and might make you cry. Feeling what the author's want you to feel. (Makes you show the human side of you.)

Check out some of the Author's successful achievements and Awards:

Poem: I Have a Reason to Smile
Published by: International Library of Poetry in a Anthology Edition ISBN: # 0-7952-5003-2
Title:"Friends I've Never Met"
Sound of Poetry: On CD and Cassette Tape.
Award and Editor's Choice Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Art of Poetry.

Poem: You Give Me Love
Published by: International Library of Poetry in an Anthology Edition ISBN: #0-7951-5160-8
Title: "Letters From the Soul"
Sound of Poetry: On CD and Cassette Tape, this Anthology will Showcase today's most talents Poets and Songwriters.
Published in Fall 2002.

Poem: Agree to Disagree
Published by: International Library of Poetry in a Anthology Edition ISBN: # 0-7951-5181-0
Title:"Best Poems and Poets of 2001"
Sound of Poetry: On CD and Cassette Tape.
Received a Poet of Merit Award Silver Bowl and Editor's Choice Award of Merit for Outstanding Contribution in the Art of Poetry, Special edition Poet of Merit Award Medallion.

Editor says: "Wonderful verse! Select for the Sound of Poetry!" Signed by MSM

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Some of the poetry is true and some fictional, all in all something for everyone. Many are inspirational and Spirit filled messages depending on how you interpret the message in the poetry. There are some very compelling poems in the book. This book is a must read!

It has been said by some reviewers, to be an excellent book of poetry and everyone needs to know about this exciting new author.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

The poems selected for this book were carefully reviewed and chosen by a committee of professionals, family members and longtime friends of the author. "I Have a Reason to Smile" is the author's first book of poetry and as the title poem, won Ms. Smith a Poet Merit for Outstanding Achievement Award, a Bronze Medallion Award, and a Poet of Merit Award from the International Society of Poets. She has also received semi-finalist status with Poetry.com.

Ms. Smith's first set of poems were awarded the Editor's Choice Award for Merit in May 2001 and are published in the book, "Friends I Never Met," Watermark Press Publishing.

The author has many talents and interests that include her love for music and singing. She has traveled with various well-known groups, performing in Poland, Italy, Greece and Canada. A longtime member of the renowned "Life Choir," directed by world wide international musical composer and conductor, H.B. Barnum, Ms. Smith has engaged in numerous recordings.

A Lady who has experienced many phases of life and the lessons it teaches writes this collection of work. Her writings are inspirational and profound. Sit back; enjoy this unique collection of poems. You will want to share it with a friend.

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Agree To Disagree
(Published by the ILP for Best Poets 2001)

We don't always agree on things
But some times we do,
We agree that there's a Heaven and Earth,
We agree that Jesus walked the Earth,
The Son of GOD, our Lord and Savior,
We agree that Love conquers all evil,
We agree to Honor thy Mother and Father,
We agree that Moses lead his people to freedom,
We don't agree that terrorists can destroy our country,
We don't agree that our country should be a target for destruction,
We don't agree that innocent people, should die in vain,
We don't agree, we the people in America, should live in fear,
We don't agree on Nuclear/Biological war fare,
What we need is harmony and peace around the world.
What we need is love, happiness and understanding.
What we need is a more perfect union among the people,
What we need is our Savior to save us, from Satan's rampage of evil.
What we need is GOD to BLESS AMERICA,
For us, we are living in the last days in time.

Linda Bbs Smith
Copyright 2001 Linda Smith

I Have a Reason to Smile
(Poet of Merit Award &Editor's Choice)

I have reasons to Smile
It will take a minute,
Do you have a while?
Just to wake up in the morning
Gives us a new start,
Making plans for a new day,
A second chance to do things my way,
Not knowing when a dark shadow will cast
Never knowing when it's your turn,
Take advantage of your blessing
Before you crash and burn,
Oh, yes I--I have a reason to "SMILE"

Linda Bbs Smith
Copyright 2002 Linda Smith

Her Majesty America
(Bombing of the Twin Towers 9-11-01)

Let the games begin,
I don't know when this will end...
Let the soldiers march on
Til the war is won,
So much misery and pain,
Attacking America, you should be ashamed
We're in the land of the free,
This is the only place I want to be,
You may try the take, Our Freedom......
You can't take away our Pride,
You can't take away our Dignity,
Americans' stick together
Her love is Worldwide
Let America survive,
Victory is ours, got to stop her Enemies
We will never relinquish her power.

Product Details

• Paperback: 114 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing (January 27, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155395064X
• ISBN-13: 978-1553950646
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,056,483 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)