{"product_id":"normas-book-of-poems-9798865490005","title":"Norma's Book of Poems","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Norma Sadia Roque\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Subjects \u0026amp; Themes - Religious\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorma's Book of Poems\u003c\/b\u003e is an inspiring collection of \u003cb\u003eChristian poetry\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003efaith-based reflections\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003elife-affirming verses\u003c\/b\u003e written over the pandemic years by \u003cb\u003eNorma Sadia Roque\u003c\/b\u003e, a lifelong poet who wrote poems from childhood through her eighties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book of inspirational poems explores timeless themes of \u003cb\u003efaith in God\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehope in difficult seasons\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003egratitude\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eaging with grace\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003efamily\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003elove\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003efriendship\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ethe beauty of everyday life\u003c\/b\u003e. Written in classic rhyme and meter, each poem carries a musical quality meant to be read aloud-echoing the author's belief that poetry should be both heard and felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRooted deeply in Christian belief, these poems gently point readers back to the Creator, offering encouragement during moments of sorrow, reassurance during uncertainty, and joy in seasons of abundance. Many poems reflect on spiritual growth, perseverance through trials, and the quiet strength found in prayer and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally shared through handwritten journals and later through social media, these poems are now gathered in a printed volume-preserving a lifetime of wisdom, devotion, and creative expression in a form that can be revisited and shared across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorma's Book of Poems\u003c\/b\u003e is ideal for readers who enjoy: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristian poetry and devotional writing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspirational and faith-based books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoetry about life, aging, and gratitude\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditional rhyming poems with spiritual meaning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoughtful Christian gifts for women, seniors, parents, and grandparents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis first edition is more than a poetry collection-it is a \u003cb\u003elegacy book\u003c\/b\u003e, capturing one woman's faith journey, life reflections, and enduring love for God through verse. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the Author\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorma Sadia Roque\u003c\/b\u003e is a Christian poet who has been writing poetry since her elementary school years. Now in her eighties at the time of this collection, she considers poetry both her passion and her lifelong companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeeply rooted in her faith, Norma writes poems that reflect her personal relationship with God, her reflections on life's joys and trials, and her gratitude for the Creator whom she credits as the source of her inspiration. Her poetry follows traditional rhyme and rhythm, a form she believes gives poetry its true character, emotion, and musicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorma's poems have been shared for many years through handwritten notebooks and later through social media, where her work reached family, friends, and readers seeking comfort, encouragement, and spiritual insight. \u003cb\u003eNorma's Book of Poems\u003c\/b\u003e brings these writings together for the first time in a printed volume, preserving her voice, faith, and wisdom as a gift for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47593478815895,"sku":"9798865490005","price":844.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798865490005.webp?v=1774982069","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/normas-book-of-poems-9798865490005","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}