Fragments of a Conversation: A Poet Speaks on Love and Life is a compilation of words and wisdom from the heart of first-time author Shirley Howard. Howard's poems reflect the wide range of her emotions and experiences-from love and marriage, to family, to her simple, but profound observations of life. Fragments of a Conversation: A Poet Speaks on Love and Life is a poetry lover's delight, a tantalizing read, and a journey into the depths of a poet's soul. She warmly invites her readers to join her along the way.