Sentimentally Yours
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How Long Is Forever? How long is forever and how long does it last? How long is forever and how long does it last? How long is forever and when does it start? Dreamy Days And sometimes it almost seems We all like to dream Come Back My Friend So we say, "You'd better rest now or you'll pay," She's so sick now and so very frail "Come back to us," we pray, "just like you did before."
Some say it's just a long time to ponder your past.
But when you love someone
It means everlasting,
Forever committed, forever in love.
Some say it's sticking it out, no matter what the blast.
And when you love someone
It means being faithful,
Forever trusting, forever giving.
It started today-----
Right here in my heart.
We all like to dream
Of beautiful places and carved out spaces
For us to quietly sneak away and hide.
That our expectations and sought-out destinations
Are too far away so we keep it inside.
Of laying on clouds and laughing out loud
And then I heard someone say,
"Come back to reality!"
After all, it was just another dreamy day.
She works so hard to keep her family fed
That she forgets to take time out to rest.
She'd rather just start a new project instead.
But she just keeps on keeping on.
We look and one day it all becomes just too greater
For all of us to bear---
A virus, cold or flu and Lord knows what else in this generation
Gets trapped in her body so bad it causes dehydration.
That the touch of her hand is awfully white and pale.
She works so hard not to show her pain
But her family already knows
And she feels ashamed.
And something deep down came out of her---a silent roar!
It's the same person we've loved only new and refreshed
Now nothing she lacks.
It’s my dear old friend
Feels mighty good to have you back.
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About the Book
Every human being, young or old, has experienced some type of emotional impact. There’s always one particular experience that causes us to wriggle in excitement, plummet in pain, or cry tears of joy. We remember it like it happened yesterday and hold it in freeze-frame until we decide it’s safe to revisit in our minds. This book is compiled of poetry based on true-life experiences. It’s about unconditional love, deceit, death, family, friends, faith, hope, trust, and joy. There’s at least one poem in this book for you! As you interpret the stories, let it speak to your spirit. As you think about the words, let them inspire you to do something to make a difference in someone’s life. As you turn the pages, remember that I had you in mind because we all share the same common denominator: sentiments of the heart.
About the Author
J. Pamela Scott has been in corporate communications for the last ten years as a marketing and public relations professional. Her poetry and communications stories have been published by major corporations and magazines including Next Step in Philadelphia. She freelanced for Black Enterprise and was a standby writer for People.
In 1988, she photographed Mike Hall, world’s strongest man, which was featured on the cover of Listen Magazine. Recently, she was the national director for the President’s Student Service Awards promoting efforts in fifty states under the Bill Clinton Administration and Bush in 2001.
Today she works full-time as local Community Relations Representative. When she’s not writing, she runs her own firm, Great Scott Consulting, which helps Black Americans reach their full potential in the workforce. Her services include resume makeovers, public relations development and business plans to local businesses, communities, and churches.
Ms. Scott holds a B.A. in Journalism from Delaware State University, Marketing Certificate from Penn State, and began a Master’s program as a local college. She resides with her son, Ian, in northern Delaware.