In her first published work A Modern Day Black Woman's Book of Poetry Volume 1: Two Decades of Growth and Change, Shamar Starks-Ward shares heart, soul, experiences and changing points of view with her cherished audience.

These poems are an unapologetic collection from the ink pin of a Black Woman that range from the immature perspective of an eighteen-year-old with an old soul to a mature forty two year old that has weathered many storms, joys, pains, loss, and gains. In these pages, you will witness a growth and change in perception as well as poetic expression.