I Loved Them First

<p>These poems celebrate a sacred connection. They are proof that the unconditional love of animals can sustain the human heart through all life's seasons.<br />- Lorraine Ash<br />Life Touches Life: A Mother's Story of Stillbirth and Healing</p><p>The emotional themes are poignant and powerful throughout this heart-warming anthology. Karen gives voice to the devotional ties between people and their companion pets. I enjoyed reading and savoring every single poem.<br />-Karen Rippstein<br />Creative Writing Teacher Hawthorne NY<br /></p>