The Truth Plain and Simple
A Collection of Poetry
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“I’m a poet”; I use poetry as a therapeutic tool. I would like this book to serve the same purpose for anyone who chooses to read it. Those who may be seeking someone to identify with can read this book.
Often times when we are going through life’s trials, we feel as though we are all alone and everyone has deserted us. I have been through many challenges and I made it out. This book was instrumental in saving my life, it have provided an outlet for me a way in which I could name it, lie it down and move forward.
I began this book as a child. I was side tracked by some of life’s toughest lesson. I had to repeat those lesson many times, so I must say I have been busy trying to get it right. It has been and continues to be a roller coaster ride. I have decided to see this ride through to the end of my existence because life is well worth it.
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About the Book
My collection of poetry Is an elaborate map of my life, where I've been and Where I'm going. Take time to check it out, It's my first book so be gentle. My poems speak of the truth, my truth as well as others
Abuse, Love,
Losing someone
Depression
Silenced by fear
Alone
Failure
The lack of sisterhood
Surviving
hopelessness
They speak of life failures and triumphs
I can only hope that my collection of poems inspire someone who is experiencing some of the same challenges and help them see that they are not alone.
About the Author
I have only been good at chronicling my life through writing. I was never taught, therefore, I never learned how to express myself verbally. I grew up being afraid to express myself fearing that my words would be loss on deaf ears. At an early age, I began journaling my words using poetry. I like to call it my kind of poetry, plain and simple. This became my way of surviving jotting down my emotions allowing the words to speak for me is all I had. Poetry has always been entertaining as well as inspirational to me.
Andre Lorde is one of my favorite poets. The first time I read something written by her I was blown away. That is when I really grasp the importance of poetry for those who suffer in silence I realized that it gave you a voice it becomes your voice. While reading her poetry I began to see just how beautiful poetry could be. I learned how to tell my story in so little words. It became more to me than words on paper. It became my story plain and simple.
This is what inspired me to share my poetry with others. My poems are more than mere words jotted down on paper. They are an elaborate map which represents where I’ve been and where I am going.
I am a Poet, a Mother and a Survivor.
I AM
I am who I am
Uncertain times
Wondering, pondering
Deep thoughts
Exposed heart, shaken
Looking within
Seeing myself
Hearing my new name
MS. SURVIVOR
Standing tall
Accepting the title
Moving forward
Being the only person
I can be
ME
I am who I am
I won the fight
I survived
Moving on with my life