From My Heart to Yours

By Vivian St. Julien Chretien

From My Heart to Yours Vivian St. Julien Chretien

In this collection of poetry, Chretien looks at life over the years as she has seen and experienced it. Her poems, rhymed and unrhymed, cover a variety of topics ranging from birth to death. They are inspirational and sentimental, written from the heart. They revolve around her life experiences of joys and sorrows and are suitable for all ages. The title reflects the poems as she strives to touch the heart of the reader.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Aug 12, 2010
• ISBN: 9781462820337

Vivian St. Julien Chretien

Vivian St. Julien Chretien, a native of Louisiana, is a teacher and school librarian. She has always enjoyed reading and writing poetry. She began by publishing several verses for Paper Magic Greeting Cards and Laura Leiden Calligraphy. One of her poems, Hes Always There appeared in Salesion Missions, and The Side We Show the World appeared in Moonlit Memories. She also won honorable mention for the poem, The Power of Prayer for Utmost Christian Writers poetry context. Chretien resides in Pearland, Texas with her husband. She has 2 grown children and 5 grandchildren.

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Contents

INSPIRATIONAL

A Place of Wonder

Forgiveness

Peaceful Solitude

The Power of Prayer

Our Angels

Healing Love

He’s Always There

The Bible

The Greatest Gift

The Reason

A Mother’s Petition

Breeze of Love

Blessed Insurance

Faith, Hope, Love

Confirmation

SENTIMENTAL

Mother

For a Lifetime

My Special Friend

Growing Up

Parenting

Our Baby

Families

Grandma

Grandpa

A Great Teacher

Where Is Home?

Anniversary Wish

The Wedding

The Light

Darkness

Reunion

Teacher Appreciation

Graduation

A Perfect Picture

From My Heart to Yours

Peace Lily

Memories

Farewell

You Never Can Tell

A TASTE OF LIFE

The Rainbow

Just Imagine

The Grass Is Greener

No Choice

The Stage

Puzzle of a Lifetime

Retirement

Dream Catcher

To Be Late

Happiness

Where Beauty Lies

Supervisor

Church

Smile

The Swing

More Than a Quilt

On Our Knees

Smothered with Love

The Sisters

Colored

Unwelcome Visitor

SHORT VERSES

Strength

Good Deeds

Death

Pain

Kindness

Failure

Foundation

Dedication

To my parents:

Your lifestyle was simple. Though we were poor in the eyes of the world,we were rich in what really mattered. Thanks for the memories!

Inspirational

A Place of Wonder

There’s a heavenly place of wonder

Above the realm of man,

Where all God’s faithful children

Shall see His master plan.

Human eyes have never seen,

And hearts cannot conceive

The joy that echoes loudly

For all who will believe.

This heavenly place of wonder,

Where pleasures never cease,

Has no more pain or sorrow,

But perfect love and peace.

The pearly gates are opened

To streets all paved in gold,

Where