Erma D's Essence Of A Special Poetry Collection

About the Book

Erma D’s Essence of a Special Poetry Collection is about spiritually building the power of words that can be inspiring, refreshing, and can expressively engage the reader to become a part of each poem.  They are meant to bring special memories of days gone by to the readers as well as open their hearts to think, listen, and accept these words of exciting, poetic challenge given to me by God.

Many of the poems in this collection were written for and about special friends and family during times of sadness and others during specific times in my life.  For me, they are all a part of something special that I wanted to share with everyone, as they are gifts given to me by God at this time in my life.

This book also contains special poems about my family heritage and is dedicated to my grandmother, Jency Tanner Penny, whose picture is included.

About the Author

Erma Duncan Greene, a Floridian, has lived in Jersey City, NJ since 1952.  While working full-time during the day, she enrolled as a full-time student at Saint Peter’s College, where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, with a minor in Business Management, and also certification in Education.  Erma continued her education in Office & Business Education at Rutgers, New Brunswick, and earned her Masters Degree in Urban Administration & Supervision at Jersey City State College (now the New Jersey City University).

Her teaching career began in the Jersey City Public Schools System after being employed in the Office of Title I and as the Administrative Secretary to the Deputy Superintendent of the  Jersey City Public Schools System.  Erma then moved on to the Hudson County Schools System where she held many positions along with her regular teaching duties, including Chairperson of the Sick & Welfare Committee, Student Activities Coordinator, Lead Teacher, Class Advisor, and also the School Reunion Organizer.  She is now retired from Hudson County Schools of Technology, County Prep, but is still a respected educator and a role model for many of her former students.

            Erma is a dedicated member of Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church in Jersey City for many years, where she serves in many capacities.  She has served as a Trustee/Financial Secretary since 1984 and for the past three years, was elected as delegate to the Church’s Annual Conference.  She is a member of several Education Associations, Life member of the NAACP, served as president of Academy II’s Concerned Parent Organization, and was the Legislative Aide to the Assemblyman Louis Manzo, of the 31^st District of the New Jersey Assembly.

            Erma is married to Fred R. Greene, Sr., raising two children, and besides the writing of poetry, she enjoys music and reading good books.  She believes that successfulness comes from God and helping others.