"Discoveries of the Heart, " author Michelle Hoover's fourth compilation of poetry, closes another chapter in her life. In this new collection, she shares her thoughts in poetry on the complexities of everyday life. Poetry provides an escape from the daily rigors of life; this escape, for both herself and her readers, is what she seeks to offer here. Full of poems that are truly from her heart, these creations offer pleasure and solace to you as they have to her. "Tear Drops I think of you with love in my heart It's been several years since your depart The dozen deep red roses placed near you Now have tear drops from the morning dew I think of you and what has happened You wouldn't recognize how life's changed People have moved on not looking back Addresses and phone numbers I lack I think of you and know you're happy Missing loved ones, friends and family Looking down and making the sun shine When you're sad your tear drops fall like rain I think of you and all that's transpired For me very little has changed I'm writing to say I'm doing fine A shame we can't share a glass of wine For Christine"