These poems in Tendered to Us in Love capture memories of those whom the poet has loved and reflections about places where she has lived, visited, and learned. Several poems invite the reader to consider experiences of visiting early Franciscan chapels and to contemplate the spiritual sense of such spaces. Other poems suggest the poet¿s reflection on the sights and sounds of nature and the awe of creative inspiration. Structures for her poems vary, as do the tones. Several of her poems are imagistic or lyrical while others are narrative. Several suggest her more mature reflective stance about serious matters, yet others are whimsical. Through each the poet invites the reader to enjoy.