Shirley A. Ainsworth is a retiree who is an inspiring poetry writer and wishes to impact others with her various experiences in life. She was born in Paducah, Texas, but later her family moved to Los Angeles, California, where she was raised since the age of five. Shirley currently resides in Bellflower, California, where she spends her free time writing poetry. Day after Day is her first poetry book, and she hopes to continue with her writing so that she can hopefully inspire others.