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    More Than a Memory
    More Than a Memory
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    More Than a Memory

    By Carol J. Grace

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    Carol Grace's first book, "Reflections of a life well spent" was autobiographical in nature, while "More than a Memory" is more diverse, including poems of nature, poems written as a tribute to others, and poems of faith and inspiration.

    Mrs. Grace says this about her newest collection of poems:

    "More than a Memory" deals with everyday observations and the simple joy of letting words spill from my thoughts and onto paper. I have had a love affair with words all of my life. Poetry happens when thought becomes image, image becomes word, and words join together to form meaning that is often unique to each reader. It is my hope that "More Than a Memory" will trigger your own fond memories, and moreover, that you would be encouraged, if not challenged, to continue to make new memories, not letting the days get away from you."

    "More than a Memory" is not a book for the literary few, but for everyone who loves to hear a good story. Poetry has the ability to convey an entire story with an economy of words. You might find yourself reading the entire book in one sitting, but more likely you will read just a few poems at a time, luxuriating over the way the words make you feel. Although the subject matter may be bleak, the poem can still be beautiful because of word choice and the way it sounds when read aloud.

    Carol's poetry is written with the knowledge that there is power in the word, and we must learn to choose our words wisely. May the words in "More than a Memory" inspire you, bring a laugh or two, and comfort you.

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    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateDec 21, 2010
    ISBN9781452053318
    More Than a Memory
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    Carol J. Grace

    In her introduction, Carol Grace mentions that she wrote some of this poetry thirty years ago. Well, I was there in her life, and she in mine. We had both been touched by the Spirit of God and were on a quest for as much of Him as we could handle. Decades later, Carol’s pursuit has never flagged, and we all stand to learn so much through her sharing. What I know is that she is devoted to Jesus, and her way with words benefits us as she consistently spreads the joy of the Gospel, whether in writing or from the pulpit but mostly by her walk with Christ. Sometimes we can use literary devices to embed within our understanding and our hearts the deep principles of a walk with God. Carol’s poetry, followed by her thoughts about each subject, has a fluidity and economy that serves this goal well, as it brings profound thoughts to one’s spirit. Like the Sound of Many Waters echoes my own association of God’s voice with water, yet she elevates that comparison, raising God’s water-voice above the temporal rhythms of rain and brook. God’s voice penetrates one’s being and brings life and refreshment in a way earthly water flows can only hint. He Knelt Down for Me left me humbled, and Original Sin reminds us of the foundational truth that all are badly in need of a Savior. These topics, enriched by Carol’s words, warrant repeated reflection or they are lost in the tumult of today’s world. I will use Hope for Today, Peace for Tomorrow daily to remind me of the source of our hope and peace in these troubled times. You who read this book will be blessed. Cynthia S. Moody, JD Author, ““DoodleGirl Poetry and Thoughts””

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      More Than a Memory - Carol J. Grace

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      than a Memory

      Carol J. Grace

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      AuthorHouse™

      1663 Liberty Drive

      Bloomington, IN 47403

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      Phone: 1-800-839-8640

      © 2010 Carol J. Grace. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      First published by AuthorHouse 10/29/2010

      ISBN: 978-1-4520-5330-1 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4520-5331-8 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2010913651

      Printed in the United States of America

      This book is printed on acid-free paper.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any Web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Photo of Carol J. Grace done by Photography by Melisa, Little Rock, Arkansas.

      Comments from readers

      Your poetry touches something deep inside each and every woman of our generation and beyond. As I read your work, it is so rewarding to recognize things familiar, but even more, to realize things overlooked and rarely mentioned. You bring to light the inner recesses of a woman’s soul.

      Jo Lea Levy, DDS, Alexandria, LA

      The Chinese have a saying, a poem in every painting, a painting in every poem. With the stroke of her pen, Carol Grace skillfully paints many pictures with her words. More Than a Memory by Carol Grace is more than just memories.  It is about remembering the past, connecting with the present, and looking to the future with faith.   It is like standing on the line of time looking back to see where you’ve been, looking around to see where you are, and looking forward to see where life’s journey will take you. 

      More than a Memory is a wonderful collection of Carol’s reflections and perspectives that begin in the memories of the mind and takes you to the very heart and soul of the human journey.  ’Tis grace has bro’t me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.

      Linda James Southern (James Family Singers)

      Acknowledgement

      Some of the poems in this book have appeared in both online publications and in print. They are:

      The Maumelle Monitor

              Act One

              River of Words

      Dawn-Star, online magazine

              Down but not out

      Epiphany, online magazine

              I Walk the Road Straight

      Adhara, online magazine

              Defining Moments       

              A Young Girl Remembered (re-titled A Young Woman

              Remembered)       

      Menagerie, online magazine

              Cicada Time in Richmond

              Honking Geese

      Snapdragon, online magazine

              Sunset

              Under the Banyan Tree

      I would like to thank my nephew, Drew Thompson, for proof-reading my manuscript, along with Jo Lea Levy, Linda James Southern, Harding Stedler, Ralph Hyman, and John Marshall for their kind comments.

      Contents

      Foreword

      Introduction

      Part One: Tapestry

      Puzzling, isn’t it?

      Moments With My Father

      Not All Chickens Come Home to Roost

      I’ll Fly Away

      Always keep the screen door locked

      Salvation

      Death by Typewriter

      Best Friends

      Who Knew?

      My Hiding Place

      Smile though you’re feeling blue

      Speaking of the Past

      Used to Be

      The Birthday Wish

      If I Could Save Time…

      Has it been twenty-five years?

      Contentment

      The Fine Art of Communication

      It’s Always Something

      Somewhere Over the Rainbow

      Return to me

      Beacon of Light, Symbol of Culture

      Lullaby

      Caleb

      Brad, Kenny and Rascal

      One Beet of your Heart

      A Winter’s Tale

      Even the rocks cry out

      Under the Banyan Tree

      What a difference a day makes

      Morning Light

      Honking Geese

      Sunset

      The Road to Happiness

      My Favorite Time of Year

      It’s That Time of Year

      Cicada Time in Richmond

      That Explains A Lot

      Rain Drops Keep Falling on my Head

      God’s Blessings

      Deaf in One Ear, Can Not Hear Out of the Other

      More than A Memory

      Part 2: Faith

      Heart Attitude

      A woman’s got to do what a woman’s got to do

      We lost a friend today

      Kindness

      It’s Friday but Sunday’s Coming

      When we all get to Heaven

      Never Give Up

      Feeding the Homeless

      The Eleventh Hour

      Lord, Hear our Prayer

      A Righteous Man

      Next year in Jerusalem

      Hope for tomorrow

      Two hundred feet ahead

      The Power Behind the Word

      A Glimpse into Heaven

      All About Faith

      …and your sons and your daughters will prophesy

      For Such a Time as This

      Don’t Cry for Me

      The Last Word

      On the Jericho Road

      Perfected in Love

      Part Three:

      This Writing Life

      The Writer’s Pen

      But What Does it Mean to You?

      Wouldn’t it be Great

      River of Words

      Where Have All the Poems Gone?

      I Am A Poet

      Riding the Rails

      The Morning Hours

      The Ten Poem Rule

      The Graveyard of Lost Words

      But it really happened that way

      The Word Dance

      Writing what you know

      This Writing Life

      As the Words Turn

      Waiting For the Poem

      Part Four:

      Left, Right, or In Between

      Choices

      1961

      A Hill of Beans

      A Young Woman Remembered

      Changing the world is easier said than done

      Malice in Wonderland

      That’s just the way it was

      All Roads Lead to Rome

      An Ode to my Democratic friends

      Atlas Shrugged

      Ribbon of Death

      Part Five:

      What’s left to say?

      Waiting….

      Bridges

      Not yet, please not yet

      Ebb Tide

      The

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