Mother can be viewed as a gem of priceless treasure. A treasure priceless, as one cannot purchase even in today's society, a "ready-made" person with all the facets Mother has. One must evolve from the shaping a long life gives, just as a gem is shaped and evolved into its own configuration that will allow its facets to best demonstrate the gem. One can never be sure if one has viewed all the facets Mother has to demonstrate. But one can be sure from viewing poetry presented by Mother, one has viewed a facet of her that demonstrates what a gem of priceless treasure . Mother is George O. Hall Jr. "(Firstborn and eldest son of Opal and Oliver Hall)" Growing up as one-of-six children of Opal Hall, I can, in all confidence, tell you about the real person. She is just that; "Real." Mom is the genuine article, an authentic, and bona fide for real-deal. I've seen most of the heartaches and struggles she has had to go thru over the past fifty years, and I can attest that she always met hardships in exactly the same way: she trusted in her God, unequivocally and irrevocably. She believes, prays long, and during her ninety-one years, has experienced God's presence in a way that most of us would envy. To best describe her poetry, I would have to say it was as if she had touched the hem of God's garment, and the words of her poetry were the best way she could find to share His presence with the rest of the world. J. Naaman Hall "(Fourth son of Opal and Oliver Hall)" Mrs. Opal Hall is an intercessor, counselor, and gifted writer. Her previous writings have received enthusiastic acceptance, and many are awaiting her next publication with anticipation. I heartily recommend Ms. Hall's writings as an inspiration to all. Tom Wilson, Ph. D. "(Superintendent, Life School)" | Garden of Hope by Opal Lesher Hall, Paperback | Indigo Chapters