Trini
My Life of Poems
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About the Book
Trini, My Life of Poems is a story of determination, courage and unyielding faith. Each poem is a chapter in a life filled with a single mom’s struggles and perseverance. Breathe in each line and share those experiences, viewing them through the windows of her eyes. Some poems allow you to soar like a butterfly, realizing the freedom of a first flight, while others bring an ache to your heart. Feel the longing for a loving and caring partner and the devotion to her three children. Her prose takes us where we don’t know how to take ourselves, looking deep into our souls with poems that sometimes sing and sometimes scold. A fascinating journey expressed from the heart of a gifted writer. Find yourself a quiet corner and share a life in prose we seldom have the privilege to visit.
About the Author
Trini, oldest of six daughters was encouraged by her father to quit school her freshman year at Bowie High School in El Paso, Texas, told she would soon marry and a man who would support her. Encouraged by a teacher that recognized her intelligence, she graduated valedictorian in 1961. Married at age 20 she completed her bachelor’s degree at Texas University El Paso. After a failed marriage and with three children to support, she completed her master’s degree at age 38. She went on to have a distinguished teaching career and is now a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in San Marcos, Texas. She continues a successful life of service to her community at the age of 73.