An advocate for peace, freedom, and equality Shirley challenges social, economical, religious, and political agendas through her controversial poetry and essays. Her work is provocative, inspirational, and insightful. As a voice for the people behind the story, her poems minister to current affairs and emotions; befitting life's challenges - and our times. "My poetry is a teaching tool. It forces mankind to confront the consequences resulting from their decisions and face the snubbed realities of today's "everyman". Shirley's vitae ranges from specialized consignment pieces to corporate, group, and individual announcements, brochures, pamphlets, and personalized greetings. A diversified writer, widely read poet, and noted public speaker, her controversial bodies of work are read and appreciated worldwide