One Size Fits All
Poetry for Every Mood
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The Wind
Did you ever wonder what it is that “nips” at you and me?
That blows your hat right off your head?
Well, it’s the wind, you see.
It howls and growls all winter, its angry voice implies,
that it will be around a while, at least ‘til winter dies.
The wind can dance and it can sing, it doesn’t skip a beat.
It has a kind of humming sound, while whirling ‘round your feet.
It turns umbrellas inside out and whirls the paper all about.
It chants a sort of rhythmic beat,
as leaves go skipping down the street.
It stings your face and bites your nose,
And sometimes even hurts your toes.
It stands your hair right up on end,
and causes towering trees to bend.
You try to walk in backwards, to fight off windy gusts.
But even then your clothing flaps with every windy thrust.
The flags depend upon it, to keep them flying high,
so everyone can see them wave, as they go passing by.
When it is strong and gusty, you want to run and hide.
The wind is kind of fun to watch…when you are safe inside!
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About the Book
In 1990, one of Shirley’s good friends took note of her beautiful prose in letters and suggested Shirley consider writing professionally. At first, it sounded like a crazy idea, but as soon as Shirley started writing, the words flowed. Since that day, she has written hundreds of poems and songs, been published many times, and even won awards.
She wrote ‘Chapter One’ of her collection, One Size Fits All, several years ago, and wrote ‘Chapter Two’ recently at the age of eighty-one, disturbed by the ugliness spewed during the American presidential campaign. Barely recognizing her beloved country, she wrote with fury and passion while expressing her emotions regarding the anger and protests that occurred.
In this collection, Shirley invokes raw emotion as she tells stories of inspiration, discusses God, and tries to guide the reader down a right path. She utilizes humor, charm, and sometimes fury, depending on the word journey. Her poems encompass multiple genres while her words are sincere, factual, and honest, intended to open the eyes and soothe the soul.
About the Author
Shirley’s work has been published in various anthologies and won several merit and honorable mention awards. Her poems are now published weekly in a local newspaper. Shirley currently lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania.