Delightful Moments - A Collection of Poems
By Ann Althea Nedd

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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