my second book, What Remains Behind

This is me with my second book that came out a year ago. The description on the back cover gives a short overview:

 “What Remains Behind is taken from a Wordsworth poem that speaks of grieving and finding strength in what remains behind. For Shelley, what remains behind are memories, grief recovery, a sense of purpose, spiritual and personal discovery, and a surprising joy.”

 An excerpt from pg 12…

Tenacity

One morning, the rain beat against my windshield as I drove the children to school. I thought about some rough moments over the past days as a single parent/grandparent/guardian. My granddaughter had been throwing tantrums. I had responded impatiently. Suddenly, a children’s song popped into my mind…

The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout

Down came the rain and washed the spider out.

Out came the sun and dried up all the rain,

And the itsy bitsy spider climbed up the spout again.

I sang it out loud. Then again. And again. That took a lot of tenacity on the spider’s part, I told myself. He didn’t give up. And neither will I.

Author's Note

Hope you've enjoyed this promotion of my second book. It is available on Amazon.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Outstanding job dear Shelly. I wish you great success. Where can I buy? I hope Barnes and noble.
Coyote

[Shelley Warner]

Thank you Coyote, I think it's listed with Barnes and Noble, but I know for sure you can order it from Amazon.

[Coyote Poetry]

I will check and you are welcome dear Shelley.

[Shelley Warner]

Hope you enjoy it.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

A revealing little piece of you and I should mention the kindest smile that you have. Your strength shines through it. Thank you Shelley for sharing your snippet and wish you success on your book as well. Your art is an inspiration to many of the writers here at the cafe.

[Shelley Warner]

Carlos, you have the kindest most affirming words. Thank you.