100 + Poems for Holidays and Special Occasions by Frederick Douglas Harper celebrates some of the most significant moments in our lives, like weddings and graduations. This anthology of poetry can and should be shared with the people who matter most to us � our family, our friends, and our loved ones. The poems in this anthology serve as inspiration for people searching for the perfect poem to honor a special occasion. Through this anthology, poetry aficionados will also realize the power and potential of words to convey meaning at times when we are most speechless. The vast range of special occasions covered in this book ensures that it will appeal to diverse audiences and a wide range of ages. Within these pages, you will also find Harper�s prose on spirituality with forgiveness, because healing is a process involved in most relationships and Harper provides a comforting voice that inspires intense introspection. This book is the ideal companion for someone who wants to experience a true love affair with words.

El Shaddai Gebreyes most recently compiled an anthology of poetry, 100 + Poems for Holidays and Special Occasions by Frederick Douglas Harper, published by Xlibris. Gebreyes is the author of two collections of poetry and prose � The Last Adam (Xlibris) and Hawwa, In the Beginning (AuthorHouse) � exploring narratives within the context of the Abrahamic covenantal faiths. She earned a bachelor�s degree in Film Studies with a concentration in anthropology at Yale University and a Master�s degree in Library Science at The Catholic University of America. A former Miss National Teen-Ager, she currently volunteers as an Archivist with The Congregational Library Association. She believes the joy of life is in the spirit of giving. Her Twitter username is @buttressed and she posts poetry, songs, monologues, and dance performances on YouTube @intellectualunrest.