My Poetry from the Heart and Mind

About the Book

This author is a survivor of abuse. She lived with abuse for 43 years in her marriage. The author having been through all kinds of abuse, she writes of how she prayed every day and is very thankful to God as he helped her to get away from her abusive husband. It took time but it was in God’s time. The author has many blessings and is thankful for each and every one of them. She writes of her thankfulness to God for each new day. She thanks God for giving her the pen to write about her abuse so as to help others to see that God will help them get away from abuse. The author also writes birthday poems, poems for her children and for her Starlite Café family and friends. She also has written for anyone who needs prayers. This author loves life and hopes all who read her book will come away feeling blessed and free of domestic abuse.

About the Author

Mary M. Lykins was born May 14, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She moved around a lot and went to many different schools. She went through abuse and was raped at age sixteen. She was married in August 1965 and this was when her abuse began. She went through abuse for 41 years of her marriage. She finally got a divorce in December 2006. Even with all the abuse she was blessed with seven children. She also had a set of twins that were called to heaven at birth. She has 17 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. She became a Christian and was saved in 1998. She holds on to her faith through all things. She has always loved to draw but in 2000 she started writing poetry. Praying, drawing and writing poetry helps with getting through all her abuse.