red the blood shed for you and me shown on the cross for all to see Love is the act that spread from one throughout the world by God’s own Son walls erected in self defense brick by brick each one an offense Love came along offering to be the mortar that binds you and me Sharing candid glimpses into our journey through challenging situations allows others to witness all the ways God provides comfort through trauma and other obstacles in life. In a debut collection of inspirational poems inspired by her daily study of scripture, E. Laura Donovan leads others down a lyrical path through suffering, hope, and healing. Her poems touch on a variety of subjects including the seeds the Master depends upon who are called to salt and to light this world, the grace that can be given without strings, shame that has a price that must be paid, and much more. Many poems include a reference to specific scripture that encourages honest reflection and prayer. Poetry: Faith Written Upon the Heart is an uplifting volume of verse that offers poetic insights into one woman’s life as she leans on God to guide her through her trials and tribulations.