Many beliefs, people, feelings, actions, and circumstances cause a man or woman to stop and quietly reflect on those things that create his or her spirit. Poet Frances L. Smith has undergone a myriad of life experiences and therefore has vast quiet reflections to share with the world. Through her collection, Quiet Moments, Smith offers these thoughts for each reader to witness her growing awareness put into words, and to experience a little piece of her heart. Whether one learns, grows, or simply appreciates more as a result of Smiths poetry, Quiet Moments will spark times of quiet reflection in the minds of each reader.

About the Author

Author Frances L. Smith has lived in New Milford, Connecticut for thirty years. Historian for the Connecticut Society of Genealogists, she is a research genealogist, a member of both the New Milford and the Brookfield Historical Societies. She also is the owner of Proud Heritage Association, specializing in African-American history, In her area, she has been honored as Outstanding Woman of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year. In addition to writing, Smith enjoys history, reading, skiing, sports, community service, lectures, teaching, writing, and poetry. Her poetry is listed in A Pleasant ReverieThe National Library of Poetry.