In my heart, You write a song: Many pleasures have come my way. Superficial they are, and in Your Word I want to stay. I see Your beauty in a day. I see Your blessings that way. -Ronnette Virginia Smith Just like all of us, Ronnette has experienced challenges and heartache during her journey through life. But it is only through the work of the cross and the strength of scriptures that she has learned that God's truth is constant and His ways are supreme. In a collection of poems inspired by gospel influence, understanding, and practice, Ronnette blends scriptures, inspirational personal stories, and vivid imagery to uplift spiritual seekers who desire a personal or deeper relationship with Christ. Her poems represent the essence of life while providing biblical basis for relatable thoughts and situations experienced in life that will inspire others to create a deeper appetite for genuine fellowship rooted and grounded in the Word of God. Autumn: The Mantle Lifted shares inspirational poetry that dives deep into biblical principles and encourages believers to rely on the Word of God for counsel, comfort, guidance, and conviction.