Journey: A Lyrical Walk Through Life
The Poetry of Carla Holloway
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Midnight Tears
The moment in time has come when I am doing what I hate the most
I am crying on one pillow while holding the other one close
No more tears will I shed
Were the words I once said
No more crying in the middle of the night
But tears began to fall around midnight
Has my heart been broken once again
Has finding true love become my curse for my sins
I prayed to God and asked him to soften my heart
So that I may love him deeply from the start
Knowing God would answer my prayers
I should have waited to see if a life together was one we could share
Holding my pillow oh so tight
I began to shed heartache's tears at midnight
Now once again I am praying to God to ease my pain
As I travel down the road of heartache once again
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About the Book
I wasn't born to be another face in the crowd; you see my parents taught me to stand proud. I was predestined to shine bright, although the forecast for my future given by many seemed darker than night. Through the years upon my back many have climbed, trying to wear down this soul of mine. I've had my hands tied and blindfolds placed upon my eyes. When I was down some thought I was beat but momma taught me not to bow to defeat. This soul of mine has survived and I still have my mind. I may have been broken down, bruised and scarred but, it only taught me to have a deeper trust in the Lord. Trials and tribulation have plagued every goal in which I strived but through it all I have managed to survive. Now some wonder why my head is held high. Some may question the decisions I make. But I know the strong holds from which I've had to break. This soul of mine has survived and I still have my mind.
I give thanks to God for giving me the strength to live my life. I am grateful for the ups and the downs; the laughter and the tears; the triumphs and the defeats. I thank Him for the gift of poetry and the willingness to give confidence and support to others. I also want to thank Abbie Rudolph and Erik Jefferson for sharing their talents in the creation of this book. I hope the words on these pages touch the heart of the reader and add a measure of value to your life. At least, bring a smile to your face and a thought to your mind.
About the Author
Life to her is an amusement park, full of games, people, experiences and emotional rides. So she captures it in her writing. It all started when she began college, she developed a love for success in every aspect of her life. In her quest for success in personal relationships she realized it was not an easy task. She realized she would fail more times than she succeeded. Reluctant to admit defeat and to share her true feelings, she began to journal her thoughts. As the years went by her thoughts became poems. Writing, teaching and learning are her passions. She writes about feelings expressed as raw human emotions. This book written in first person represents her greatest achievement in life, being able to admit failures amidst success.