Raindrops: Poetry for Rainy days

Description

"Raindrops: Poetry for Rainy Days" is a collection of poems that aims to remind readers that no one is alone. The beauty of poetry is that the written word can be your friend and even counsel you when you need it the most. Organized into four sections, Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, these poems express emotions of life by using imagery of plants, weather, seasons, and much more. Poetry is like a garden-if you want to have a beautiful result, you must cultivate and feed it. Author Patricia Vollman-Stock has always enjoyed reading and writing poetry ever since she was a young child. She was not athletic (measuring 4'10 in heels), nor could she paint, nor was she musically inclined. Instead, she wrote stories and poems. Poetry is a way for her to express her deepest emotions and purge them out onto a page so that others who are feeling the same may feel some solace. Since many of the poems were written during Vollman-Stock's childhood, they can echo the low self-esteem she felt during her teenage years. Sadly, many girls can relate to this. Vollman-Stock has learned in writing that it is important to be honest with yourself, so the true feelings are evoked. Poetry is beautiful and can get a point across in an emotionally thought-provoking way. The author truly hopes these poems bring you joy.

Patricia (Trish) Vollmann-Stock grew up in Maple Ridge, British Columbia in the 1970s and moved to Vancouver Island in 2006. She worked at the U.S. Post Office for 36 years until she was called to serve at church. She now works in retail. She is happily married to Ken and they live in Duncan, British Columbia, where they share their condo with Chihuahua mixes Jimmy and Joyce. She is a proud mother, grandmother, and friend and learns from her family every day. When not writing, Vollmann Stock can be found walking the trails or gathering rocks on the island. As the saying goes, If you are lucky enough to live by the sea, you are lucky enough.