Delightful Moments - A Collection of Poems
By Ann Althea Nedd

FEEDBACK


The privilege was mine to meet Mrs. Ann Althea Nedd about a year ago to discuss her desire to publish this book.
Today I congratulate her on becoming the author of Delightful Moments - A Collection of Poems. As her editor, the pleasure was mine to edit and also to produce this worthy book. From beginning to end, it was a delightful read, which began for me as a job with time constraints. The process, however, was a delight to accomplish. My close interaction with her poems, and having to touch base from time to time with the author about her choice of words and also to discuss her preferences, made the process even more delightful.
It is hard not to overuse the word “delightful” to describe my experience with these poems up close and personal, which provoked in me laughter, entertainment, inspiration, motivation, reflection, nostalgia and more. I often had to remind myself that this was a job, not a poetry-reading pastime.
Packed with truth, this book of poems is a wake-up call to the lazy and lethargic. The author manages instruction without offence. Her tone rightly reflects that of teacher, mother, mentor, entertainer and arbiter. The author, in my estimation, is a virtuous woman, responsible and gifted.
Her message brings a long and diverse perspective to the reader as she assumes also the roles of advocate, advisor, and counselor at times. Her poems speak to the young and old alike. With a good command of the English language and a good poetic sense, Mrs. Nedd successfully employs words and imagery that arrest and bring to the fore sights, sounds, smells and sometimes even tastes and touches of Caribbean culture making it easy for the reader to almost ‘see’ sights along with her, and overhear the conversations she describes. More importantly, if readers would receive her counsel and heed her admonitions, it would make the time and effort …most rewarding to Mrs. Nedd.

Pearl D. Griffith
Chief Editor
PDG Publications


"An eclectic assortment, this collection of poems is reflective and inspiring, challenging both attitude and perspective. At the same time, the author also charms and entertains with her observations and clever commentary. Spanning topics of culture and the human condition, global issues and personal challenges, I have found Delightful Moments to be a fitting read for any season or occasion."

Ola Smith
Assistant Editor
PDG Publications

Delightful Moments

"Delightful Moments" is a collection of poems written during the period 2001 to 2011 by Ann Althea Nedd.

Author's Comments:

I began to write poems on the day of the World Trade Disaster,   my first poem being called "Eleventh September".  Since then,  I have moved according to inspiration and have penned several poems of a diverse nature.

The poems in this book have been divided up under the following headings:-
Delightful Moments
Motivational
Caribbean Culture
Life
Technology
Social Commentary
Inspirational

The poems are straightforward, soul to soul poems and tend to be appreciated by many.  The target audience is the 16 year old and above, any part of the world.

Several persons have suggested that my poems give them a feeling of delight, hence the reason for my title.  The cover of the book comes from an actual delightful moment when I visited the Kaieteur Falls in Guyana.  I penned "O Magnificent Kaieteur" as a result of that experience. This certainly does not make the book a Caribbean book - suitable for Caribbean audiences only.

Here are two excerpts:-

"O Magnificent Kaieteur"
O Magnificent Kaieteur
I hear your thunderous roar!
Your cascading water appears white
Brown and gold
Such a beauty to behold!
Your drop appears white and misty
You mesmerize with your beauty
Both king and queen of the pristine surroundings
Lonely, aloof, but very alluring
You attract many admirers
But you must be courted from afar
You are one of God's scenic wonders
Such a testimony of His great power
O magnificent Kaieteur
I hear your thunderous roar!

"In the Aftermath of the Storm"
Sometimes, during the storms of life
To escape the imminent floods
We need to move to higher ground
We need to move to higher ground

When a storm is over
And the damage we assess
Where damage is minimal
We can go through the recovery process

When everything is damaged by the flood
And all that's left is toxic sludge
If the situation is beyond restoration
Brothers, sisters, we need to move on

But though we need to progress
We must not forget that God is at our side
And with him as our Guide
He will help the healing process

God will help us to move on
In the aftermath of every storm
He will lead us to higher ground
Where the victory can be won

Author's Contact Information:
(868) 639-8302; (868) 686-7088
annnedd@hotmail.com

You may view some of my poems at http://annalthea.blogspot.com
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Comments by some persons who have purchased a copy:

This book is very interesting.  I will be able to quote verses from some of the poems when I am preparing my speeches.
- M. Fiddler

I needed to laugh this morning and this book has made me do just that.
- M. Small

This book combines the Trini lingo and standard English in a pleasant manner.
- D. Lezama

I like this book because it captures all relevant issues that you see all around you.
- A Horsford

Since I bought a copy of this book, I have only been able to read a small part of it.  My mother has taken it over and has it with her wherever she goes.  I do not know when she will return it to me.
- R. Job

I support all local talent and this book is certainly very pleasant and interesting.
- B. Caruth

Books are available in Trinidad and Tobago at the following places:
. Metropolitan Book Store,Capital Plaza, Frederick Street, Port of Spain.
. Book Specialist, 35 Richmond Street, Port of Spain.

   Price - $100.00 TT

Books can also be obtained directly from me at a cost of $84.00 TT

If you wish to purchase a copy of this book directly from me, please call me at 639-8302 or 686-7088; or e mail me at annnedd@hotmail.com

 

For persons who live abroad, they will have to send their payment by wire transfer ( I will provide A/C Number via e mail) and I will post a copy of the book once they have supplied their address and proof of payment via e mail.

You can also reach me via Facebook - either to my personal timeline (Ann Althea Nedd) or my poetry group (Poetry For Fun).

I shall be grateful for your support and hope that you will purchase a copy.

God bless you.

Ann Althea Nedd

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I was an awardee at the NALIS First Time Authors Apprecation Programme which was held on April 23, 2013.  This programme celebrated and recognised persons who have ben pubished during the period April 2012 and March 2013.