Shine On: Visions of Life. Betty Shine

       Introduction

       Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feeling.It takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquillity.

      WILLIAM WORDSWORTH

      1770–1850

      This evening I have been compelled to sit at the computer and relay the story behind the poems and lyrics that you will read and absorb into your hearts.

      In the last 18 months of her life, Betty spent night and day writing about situations that had touched her heart and soul. She was so moved by all that she heard, saw and read that she was able