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The poems presented in are stand-alone works. In this collection there is a creative span of 30 years. This body of work covers elements of humor, despair, and resilience. The seeming brevity of the work asks for more. About the Author Robin Cochran Quarles is a wife, mother, and mental illness survivor. Ms. Quarles’ Schizoaffective Disorder was diagnosed accurately in 2007. Throughout her life there have been periods of mental instability as well as a recurring fighting spirit. Her need to overcome her ailments and revive her health, was seen by her relatives, over and over again. She credits her whole family and their support for her perseverance.