I am a retired math teacher and guidance counselor of thirty-five years. During my career and life journey, I have seen happiness and heartache, always hoping to find the right words to help others through good times and bad. Spoken or written words that are positive can have great power in building self-esteem, aiding in the healing process or just thinking and sometimes laughing about life in general. I hope the messages portrayed in my poems make you laugh, cry and think about the impact that people have on one another.