Piney Woods Memories
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My Life My life is a metaphor of change, The parts of a whole have been rearranged. A progression of hills and valleys are seen. Highs and lows of where I have been. An individual with soul quite unique One with persona-mysterious mystique. Complex, yet simple, what a paradox. My life is not lived inside the box. A soul whose spirit longs to be free. Coping with the change, finding the real me. Experiences with others and nature are a part Of the wonderful world here in my heart. Striving for the meaning of my life makes sense Is a challenge, a goal-no sitting on the fence. When the essence of life identified as my soul Leaves my body, another change to unfold. We are given this life to do our best. Make a difference in the world and go to our rest. Life is truly a metaphor of change. The parts of a whole, to be rearranged.
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When I was a little girl, my parents discussed Moving to the future home. Now that I am an adult, this phrase Comes back to me in my mind. The concept of future home implied to me That we would be moving to another place. How appropriate this future home memory Depicts my every-changing life.
About the Author
I am a complex woman who lives a very simple way of life, with a positive attitude and a will to live in the face of adversity. This book is born out of my human struggles with growing and adapting to everyday challenges in life. My approach to life can be described as a chameleon that faces life's challenges and blends in with flexibility and humor. I refuse to bow to defeat and accept my loss as it comes. I can say that I take the "lemons in my life and make lemonade." My writing of poetry has been a wonderful blessing and gift to me from God. It has helped me to face difficult situations and come out victorious with my true self intact. This book represents to the world my small contribution to the wisdom that living a wonderful life has given to me. It has been a precious journey and I have loved every lesson I have learned. This book is my legacy and I leave these words for all to read and enjoy. I am originally from North Carolina but I moved to Tacoma, Washington to be near my daughter and grandchildren in July, 2010. I am now retired from a career in nursing of 42 years which I enjoyed and loved. I hope to write more poems because words from the heart and soul are precious to me and to others who may need to hear them. I have been divorced for 10 years and I have the wonderful blessing to take care of my two beautiful grandchildren and write my poetry. I am thankful and at peace with myself and long to give back to the world with my talents, money, acts of service and my words.