Poems from the Heart is a heartfelt collection of works by Dr. Joel Williams. You will be deeply touched as you journey through matters from tragedy to joy.


Dr. Joel Williams' passion has always been music. He received Auburn University's first Master of Music degree, then moved his family to Tallahassee, Florida where he received a fellowship to teach while continuing his studies. He received his doctorate in music in 1986. Tragedy struck Dr. Williams' family with the loss of his two daughters, one to heart disease, the other by self-inflicted wounds. Years later, he turned his grief over to his creative mind and his book, Poems From the Heart, was born. Dr. Williams has proven himself to be just as talented in expressing what's in his heart through poetry as he is with music. Dr. Williams is now retired from teaching and currently serves as pianist at Tabernacle Baptist Church. He resides in Carrollton, Georgia with his beautiful wife, Jeanie Hudson Williams, and enjoys family life with his stepchildren, and grandchildren.