WHO I AM-

I was adopted at the age of eighteen months by the two most wonderful parents in the world. They weren't perfect, but they were constant, steadfast, trustworthy, and left me a legacy which I continue to strive to uphold. 

My mama and daddy have been powerful influences in my life...my mama taught me how to love unconditionally and be a giver from the heart.  My daddy taught me the importance of 'working', not to expect others to support me.  Neither were educated, but both were the epitome of 'good common sense' living. My daddy went to heaven on 5/7/07 at the age of 93, and my mama went to be with him 12/22/10, at the age of 96, with her mental faculties still working...her gain, our loss! Christmas Eve will never be the same, as that was Mama's burial day-12/24/2010.  But at least she had a wonderful Christmas, one that far surpassed anything she's ever experienced in this life!

Now I find myself entering my 'sunset' years, and truly cherish the life God's sovereignty has afforded me. As I tell my son, through it all, I wouldn't trade places with anyone else in this world. I am trusting God will continue to enlighten me in His Word, which is a daily must, and let me be a light to someone along life's way. "More of Thee, less of me.", is my daily prayer to Jesus Christ, my Savior, and Lord of my life. 

Through the years I have written poetry, calling myself an inspirational poet, because I can only write when I get some inspiration from above, or from a word spoken.
Poem titles usually reveal subjects which have first become applicable to my life, as well as to others who either made an impression upon me, or who requested I write about them. 

My poetry is simple, rhythm and rhyme, but meaningful.  Every poem ends on a positive note, as God is definitely the answer to any and all of life's problems.

The "Spicer" of Life, a book of my inspirational poetry, was published by AuthorHouse Publishers, pen name is D. S. Mullis.

I also have a novella, Secrets of the Heart, published by Xulon Press.

Here in my den, you will find poems, articles, stories, which I have penned through the years, and continue to post periodically. I am currently writing another book, just not sure when it will be completed. My son, Josh Parham, is also a published author. His book, entitled, Stuff You Can Say Everyday, is his personal one liner quotes.

Feel free to peruse my writings; and I trust there will be something somewhere to speak to your heart and be relevant to your life as well.