This collection of 63 poems contains thoughtful ponderings about various topics that have inspired me. I often write to balance my body-mind-spirit and to understand the travails and complexities of life. Inspiration is a fascinating, powerful motivator and I believe readers of REFLECTIVE RHYMES: Volumes III (Pensive Ponderings) and IV (Lagniappe Assonance) will be enlightened by the emotional depths and diverse creative expressions I have tried to convey.