Words are really all I've had my whole life. From the time I could pick up a pencil I have written. In times of joy, sorrow, well mostly sorrow.

I have come from a hard up bringing and words washed over me like a healing summer's rain. I have had to fight hard in my life to become the woman I am words being my ally, my best friend, and at times my darkness.

My deepest most darkest moments have provoked the most intense life altering sonnets.

I have had loss, I have had suffering, I have had abandonment. Yet through words I rise above. They bring me to the top of the water allowing me to float. Words. Without them...I would not be the strong independent humble woman I am.

All I have to say is cling to them they can be your very best friend.