Honest Thoughts of the Heart and Soul by Melissa LeAnn Bruce I need to listen to the sound of voices all around... Open up my mind, thoughts will drown in time. Words locked up inside a heart brimming with love and compassion are now written within the pages of this book. Melissa LeAnn Bruce's Honest Thoughts of the Heart and Soul outpours her innermost feelings about love, peace, family, faith, and various subjects, which she hopes to serve as inspirations to readers facing life's challenges and to those basking in the blessings God has given them. About the Author Melissa LeAnn Bruce started writing poetry in sixth grade. She currently lives in St. Joseph, Missouri, with her family. Other than poetry, she also has a passion for drawing and painting, as well as music - with two songs she herself composed. She is also a strong believer of Christ, and her faith and love for God is the main inspiration behind her works and her desire to write more poems and share them in the future.