Emanating from the inspiration and pen of Alean Saunders-Coffey, When the Heart Overflows: verses and vignettes/i> offers poignant themes of gratitude, compassion, justice, love, and peace. Woven throughout this assemblage of poems, essays, prayers, meditations, expressions from great writers, leaders, and teachers, are musings, recollections, and reflections composed with veracity and sensitivity. Trauma, injustice, and suffering are acknowledged; joy, pleasure, affection, and harmony are celebrated.