Contrary to Rumor, I'm Wonderfully Made!
Poetry as a Life Preserver
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Worthy or Not?
Why am I not worthy And not considered strong? Why am I not living free? I did nothing wrong.
Why did you take my glory? What made you destroy my glee? How did you steal the power That was meant solely for me?
You say I'm the assailant, The weak one or the dunce. Nonsense! Check your asinine record And set it straight, just once.
Someday, an answer will come; Someday, this pain will end; Or I could get some relief, now, With a weapon, song or pen.
I have chosen a pen To set the record straight, today: “I've discovered that I am amazing And you can never, again, take my worth away.”
Until You I beheld Love's symbols and knew of their infinity, but I'd never felt Love's powerful divinity, until you.
Though lured and exhausted by life's pleasure, I had never accepted joy's greater treasure.
Though pierced and carved by the sword of demanding, I was not refined into understanding.
Like a champion I mastered chronic affliction; Never was I a slave to any addiction, until you.
I had independence in abundant supply but no freedom, no wings for me to fly, until you.
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About the Book
Many life stories are represented in this book that is presented as a poetic autobiography. The author uses the poetic "voice" to announce that we are all "wonderfully made" despite being told or treated otherwise. Although there is anger, pain and protest on the pages, there is also love, pleasure and power included. The book is both cultural autobiography and poetry therapy. It is both sad and sassy. The goal is for the reader to leave the work with a new sense of priceless value. What is most interesting is that the author gets to your heart and brain with powerful poetry that can assist you with self expression and empowerment.
About the Author
As someone who grew up economically poor, Nanthalia McJamerson brings a unique perspective on achieving success. Graduated from a small country school, she entered then Grambling College and later received her Master's degree in Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her counseling career motivated her to use poetry for self help. Dr. McJamerson currently holds a Ph. D. in Education and uses that knowledge to enhance lives through teaching and writing poetry.