Ronald Black 
Reflections of Life 
Changes of the Heart

Poetry is something that we all share, each time that we think a thought. We think in poetry, only some of us are not able to put it in words but thoughts of poetry live in our hearts. We are filled with emotions and that is what poetry is. You need to just open your heart to the words written for they are the words coming from a heart just like you. From our pain and our sacrifices to our joy and happiness, when you read this we will be able to see that we are all the same seeking love and a dream that we can claim.

About the author

I was born into a family of eight with me being the only boy. I was born in Monroe, Louisiana. My mother died when I was seven, my father sent me to California to live with my sisters, I lived with several of my sisters until I reached the age of eighteen, at eighteen I joined the United States Marine Corp, I was stationed overseas several times which allowed me to experience different cultures. I came to understand that all people search for the same things in life but follow different courses. I came to understand that no matter what race, rather we are male or female we are all the same. We all deserve to find peace and happiness and to be able to live our lives free. My struggle through life has been filled with many pitfalls and not all my decisions correct. I have tried to live my life the best that I can while keeping love and respect for every woman and man. The poems that I have written reflect the thoughts that I have came to regard as a path through we must travel, each person must make up their own mind as to what can help them and what cannot help them. I hope that everyone can receive a little piece of enjoyment and comfort in my writings.