Literary composition has always allowed me to express myself: The best exercise is bending down to help someone else up so that he or she becomes successful too. In doing so, this makes a true friendship. That gift of friendship makes the journey through life easier. I encourage everyone to follow your dreams, regardless of what people say, perceive or assume. Regina Long Southall is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia. She graduated from Norfolk State College (now University) and Regent University Graduate School of Education. She retired as a public school educator in 2004, rendering 32.8 years of service. This poetry book makes her third book publication. Being an educator, her professional book, Teaching In Elementary Schools: The Real Deal, was published in 2009. Regina is a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.