I Have a Reason to Smile, a book of poetry

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.

About the Book

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

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