Life Through Poetry

Life through Poetry is a selection of poems that look at life through the lens of an author who has experienced a lot throughout the years.
Just as seasons come and go, these poems reflect moments in time: some funny, others sad; some justifiably angry, others thought-provoking. All show a deep understanding and sympathy for those whose lives have been marked by misfortune.
These poems will take you through a life lived and make you question the world around you. Some poems will resonate with the reader; others will bring a new perspective on topics that the reader has not experienced.
Either way, Life through Poetry is a book that adults can read and enjoy as well as reflect on. While not everyone has had the same experiences in life, we all have lived; and this book is a celebration of that.

Norma Watson is a woman of Black Caribbean heritage living in the United Kingdom.
She is in her 70s. A mother, a grandmother, and a great grandmother, her family plays a huge part in her life. She encourages her grandchildren to read her poems and short stories and give her their honest opinions. (At times they are unfavourable!)
Her working life has been varied. During her retirement she has been occupied with taking part in online courses on History: specialising in Black History, the roles of Black serviceman and women in the two World Wars, and The Holocaust.