Poems From the Heart of a Woman

About the Book

My mother, Lovella Bagley had ten children. She taught her family about Jesus and the biblical principles of His word. Her dream was to write a book about her husband and all her children. She was married to Lee Earnest Bagley, Sr. for sixty-five years; he went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2009. My father had a good sense of humor and an extraordinary personality. He provided for his family by working at an apartment complex as a Supervisor of Plumbing- in Lubbock, Texas.  In my upcoming book, “Why am I Here?” I will talk about specifics in our family’s life. Our mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at the age of seventy-five and I watched her sad face as the doctor gave her the news. I watched her go from a vibrant woman to being in a wheelchair. She was determined to finish writing her poetry in her journal because she was quickly losing her memory. Her impeding illness did not discourage her even though she continued to struggle to remember names, events and wording.  Every night she wrote poems and short stories in her journal that she kept in a silver briefcase.  Some years passed and my siblings and I became her caregivers. Throughout the years, I thought about that silver briefcase as our family had relocated to Dallas, Texas.  My brother Rodney decided to take a trip to Lubbock, Texas to visit relatives. During his visit, Rodney went to his storage to get furniture and other items to take back to Dallas. As he walked through the storage he looked next to a wall and there laid the silver briefcase that held my mother’s poems. I was so excited; I knew there has to be a reason for us finding the silver briefcase.  In my book, “Poems from the Heart of a Woman” it presents poetry written by my mother as well as myself.

About the Author

My name is Glenda Bagley; and I live in Mesquite Texas. Currently, I am working as a Home Health aide for a local agency in Dallas, Texas. As an aspiring writer I have dreamed of publishing a book. I remember at the young age of fifteen years old; I composed poetry for friends and family. In my high school years I received awards for my submissions to my school and local newspapers. A few years later, I continued my education and I earned an Associate’s degree in Child Development and a certificate in Daycare Administration. Presently, I am taking online courses in the field of Health Information Technology. My dream is to enter a bookstore such as Barnes and Nobles and see my book sitting on the bookshelves.

At this time, I am working on some new book ideas. But my ultimate goal is to have my own internet publishing company. In my leisure time I enjoy cooking, reading and writing. My biggest job is being a caregiver to my mother, which is a big responsibility. I hope that my book will inspire anyone who has a desire to fulfill a life- long dream. Because I know, with God all things are possible!