About Ms. Clay

Ms. Clay finds writing poetry motivating, inspirational and a way to explore a new level of spiritual enlightenment. Her poetry brings to light what it is to be a God Chaser and how lovely is all of creation when God is our Focus.

Published Works

Ms. Clay has had her poetry work published in the quiet time report called Dreams in the Wind and one of her poems was published in the Library of Congress book called My Sweetest Soul. Some of her poems can also be found on obituaries, wedding programs, and on the walls in people's homes as gifts.

Background and Inspiration

Born and raised in both the south and in the north, she has a well-rounded perspective on both city and country life, which is reflected in some of her poetry. Always having an intrinsic desire to get her work published, she procrastinated but continued to write in her spare time as thoughts came to her, giving birth to the title Lily Amongst Thorns.

The lily represents the genuine treasure that lies within us, and the thorns are the struggles and twists and turns that happen as you live in this world and live this life. Everything within us influences the choices we make, some of which are made by others and impinge upon us. As we grow in wisdom from above, lessons are taught and appreciated, making us more aware and helping us transcend our current situations and circumstances, rising every day to new levels of hope and faith.