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A warm, lighthearted collection of poems celebrating the milestone of turning thirty. Written with a gentle, humorous touch, these verses capture the shift from late night adventures to the quiet joys of sturdy knees and early mornings.
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A lighthearted yet deeply tender collection of poetry celebrating the quirks, creaks, and unexpected joys of growing older. Val Ward shares whimsical verses that find the humor in silver hair, lost reading glasses, and the beautiful absurdity of aging with grace.
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A tender collection of poems celebrating the sweet, quiet milestone of five months together. Val Ward shares verses that capture the early blooming of love, drawing on the patient beauty of the changing seasons and the steady rhythm of a growing bond.
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Strength is not always loud, it can be quiet, patient, and deeply personal. These seven poems explore different kinds of inner power, from resilience after heartbreak to the courage to simply keep going.
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