Daily life is filled with struggles and our global technology-driven world only complicates this further. Within the lines of these verses, readers will find author Diane Reid-Johnson's insightful take on how to sift through the noise of today's society and find simple answers that still work in a complicated world. Filled with beautiful inspirational verses that touch on every kind of personal triumph and crisis, the extensive collection of poetry in Crossroads (Inspirational Beginnings) will uplift readers and help them cope with the distresses of modern life. From destiny, wonderment, remembrance, and forgiveness to encouraging words about handling the burdens of abuse, temptation, and even suicide, these poems will resonate with readers and provide a message of hope while gently challenging them to be their best selves. Wisdom and inspiration have long been shared through poetry, and hope and encouragement bring a profound message in this spiritually nurturing collection of poems. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 12.0px; font: 10.0px 'Palatino Linotype'; color: #7a0c00} span.s1 {font: 11.0px 'Palatino Linotype'; font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font-kerning: none} Diane Reid-Johnson is a proud military veteran who has always loved writing inspirational poetry, and her poetry style has evolved as she has matured. She is continually inspired to create encouraging verses by observing the worldly, personal, traumatic, and complicated events of daily life, and writes poems hoping to help others work through their struggles.