Fruits of Our Labor-MY Words, MY Harvest
A Compilation of Poetry and Prose
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There it fell; so quietly, so calmly. Brown, crispy, crinkled now, Not like the rest that were beautiful and green. It is time to wither away and fall… While doing so, very poised; at ease As if longing and wishing for this moment. Gracefully it strokes the cool crisp wind as it succumbs peacefully To the ground. There it lies --hopeless, no more life… Lifeless now. At last, no more waiting to be crushed by the footsteps of life's wanderers.
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About the Book
This extraordinary debut collection of poetry and fictional prose, chronicles the realities and disparities of divorce, relationships and mental illness, within communities of color. Each poem and story, are complete in itself; collectively they create a tapestry as intricate, as defined and as colorful as the people they represent. To the many generations of kinfolk unable to identify or acknowledge the mental illnesses faced and were therefore unable to cope; to each and every one of us who are now struggling, fighting to find our voice… to all the little ones who were unable to rise, or to speak; did not have a voice... to those whose sounds became “inaudible voices”... including some of my own... I dedicate these words.
About the Author
V.Y. Peterson has been acting, directing and writing for over 20 years. She has dedicated her writing, to bring awareness to pressing issues here in America. With her work, she hopes to reach her audience by acknowledging the adversities that are present in communities of color, that are impacting life everyday such as: AIDS, divorce, incarceration and mental illness. She has written countless plays, poems and short stories, that outline her desires for a greater America. V.Y. Peterson, holds a B.S. Degree in Criminology and is certified with a Q.M.H.A credential and as a Mental Health Facilitator. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her 3 daughters.