“A Seed That Grew” is modern wisdom literature at its best. Poetry with rhythm, meter and impressive symmetry. Philosophy that leaves you with more questions than answers. Theology that summarizes and expounds upon scripture. Wisdom concepts that will expose you to countless extremes and guide you toward a mature perspective that avoids traps while exposing lies.

This is a collection of over 250 poems that altogether seeks to reflect man as both the poet and the actor who handles the helm of his own affairs, on a timed cruise, down his very own banked personal river. Using his abilities to compose and steer his poetic story, faring only as suitably as his capabilities and fate enables him.The essence of poetry is in its use of eloquent apt words to convey the poet’s exact thoughts, as they are felt or experienced by him. Like it is the actor...

Verses from Scripture and meditations from the Father's heart combine to speak His voice to His children. These words will comfort and challenge, soothe and correct, and ultimately draw each reader closer to the God who loves and pursues all the way to the ends of the earth.

Here is an extract from one of the many inspirational poems.Bless my soul, my true redeemer,In my mind and heart I am not a deceiver.Bless the life I enjoyed upon this earth,Give me all the joys, for all its worth.Bless my path when the hours are dark,Let me soar to your kingdom like a lark.Lord bless me every moment I open my eyes,And holding you close Ill never sigh.Bless my life oh Lord in quietness and peace,I need y...

We are prompted by Holy Writ to ponder and think about things that are true, honest, lovely, and virtuous. Higher Thought is an attempt by the writer to consider many of life issues from a wholesome perspective. Written in an unusual manner, each question is considered in a prologue and then considered again in verse. Author William Rybolts writings range from contemplating higher thought to testing to the Prodigal Son. They cover a range of emotions, from humorous to serious to challengin...

Poems outlining the psychiatric, spiritual, philosophical and artistic redemption from the mental health problems in the author's first book A Time To Cry, as well as other themes.Other Trafford titles by this author include: A Time To Cry: A Poetic Memoir of Madness, Depression, and Unrequited Love

The Book Expressions as the name implies is a book of poetic collections wherein the author has expressed himself via poetry on the happenings around him and beyond; be it fate, faith, humanities, politics and what have you. The authors expression of these events in poetic fashion brings to the fore his religious, philosophical and ideological beliefs with regard to his experience in life thus far. Through this piece he has taken the reader through the different shades of life as experienc...

From my mind to yours is a true discription of this book of poetry. It captivates you, each poem pulls you through a portal then takes you on a journey with the author. And if you are not a lover of poetry, then by the time you complete this book, you will be.

As secularism and commercialism proceed to dominate American life, the removal of structures that protect and nurture the spiritual experience has perilous effects.Values wane; greed, self-interest, and incidents of conflict alarm.Chambers of the soul are invaded and the dearest treasures sacked.Those most vulnerable are children and youth, the married, the poor, and the disconnected.While in his first book Songs of the Lesser Servantsthe author presented in poetry spiritu...

Because of their youth and immaturity, Jeans marriage to William Spradley, Sr., at a very young age was predicted to fail, but it survived fifty-nine years until his death in 1999. God provided them with three wonderful children, Bill, Jr., Betina and Bruce. She proudly claims that among her children and grandchildren a great deal of talent exists! Eugenia lives near Savannah, Georgia, close to her much-loved younger brother and wife, many nieces and nephews, and her church family and frie...

The book itself was comprised of poems written in the years of 2006 and 2007. The vast majority were comprised in a small neighborhood in Hampton, Georgia that shares a similar name to the title.

"And the Queen of the South Shall Rise" is a deeply personal, but universal work, striking a chord that resonates in the ear of every person. The chord is the human experience of love, joy, suffering and triumph. Chocolate I have a chocolate house with chocolate walls Chocolate horses in chocolate stalls I have a chocolate theme park with chocolate rides Featuring waterfalls and chocolate slides I have a chocolate face under chocolate hair Chocolate eyes with a chocolate stare Bittersweet,...