Mountain Tops & Lighthouses
Inspirational New Release
Melissa R. Martin is the proud mother of two wonderful sons. She owns and operates a daycare with her husband, Ken. Melissa grew up in a little town called Pound, Virginia. She loved school and graduated with honors and she loves to write! "I started writing poetry and short stories in junior high and never really thought much about it until my English teacher told me how good my work really was. I began reading more and more poetry and was drawn to such poets as Robert Frost, T.S Eliot, Emily Dickinson, Robert Browning, and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
My inspiration comes from many sources; the greatest ones being God, my parents, my sons, my husband, and my past."
Someone once told Melissa that her poetry tended to be surreal, sad, dark or dreary, but she doesn't agree with that totally. Some of her writing does turn out that way, but she is also an outstanding poet of uplifting, inspirational, and joyful poetry, as well.
"I'm diverse and am not tied down to any one type of writing. I write because it's in my heart and I need to get it out."
The results: many people have told her that her writing has touched them in one way or another. Melissa's desire is to connect with everyday people in their everyday lives. She wants to be an inspiration, to lift the spirit, and to be someone that the reader can identify with.
"If one person can do that, then it makes it all worthwhile."
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Author Melissa R. Martin
After the successful debut release of Trapped in My Pen, Author Melissa R. Martin is releasing her follow-up book of inspirational poetry, Mountaintops & Lighthouses.
EXCERPT
Mountain Tops and Lighthouses
When the storms of life are raging
In the midst of churning seas
When I'm going under for the third time
A voice whispers to me
Fear not my weary my little one
Be not troubled, nor be afraid
Trust in the One who only speaks
And the wind and seas obey
Skies may darken, winds may blow
Tough times, hard to get through
But mountain tops and light houses
Are always within view
The anchor holds you securely
Still holding, in spite of the storm
Morning is coming, I'm right here with you
And no one will cause you harm
Your boat may drift aimlessly
Take you treacherously from the shore
But abide in me, and I will see
You safely home once more
Storms of life, they come and go
The valleys are before you, too
But mountain tops and lighthouses
Are always within view.
Copyright © 2008 by Melissa R. Martin
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Coming November 2008 in time for the
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