So we are innocent until proven guilty, but if it is not proven what about me? Why should I die when the hate wasn't for me? Why would you risk removing life from this earth for the chance to get him or her? Is it really that crucial? I can't help but wonder everytime I think of these questions every time I think of lost loved ones. Ask yourself how would you feel if you were surrounded in dirt six feet beneath the surface?
My heart goes out to the Innocent; those individuals lost by the hand of a drunken driver, the scorned lover or angered shooter. I am not naive enough to hope for a perfect world, but I have enough
passion for life and a love for GOD that will allow me to hope and have faith that one day we will be able to not fear life because of the possiblity of someone else's inconsiderate actions.
As I lay here beneath the surface
I dwell on what was
The life I lived
The hearts that loved and longed for my presence
I cast not a curse on your name
Your life
Or your seed
But wish that you forever remember me
My last breath was at your hand
My last glipse of life was lost to your hate
A spirit unknown to you
And with my soul now traces your footsteps
I can only wish that I be the last
Make my memory your chance
Let us preserve
The Innocent
This was actually written in memory of Marsai Murray.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The Love Trials
In order to be able to effectively recognize and grow in love one must experience a series of trials and learning experiences in the form of lovers. Some people are just capable of accepting, delivering and recognizing love once. They have to discipline to stay and work on perfecting it. Others, like myself, learn from doing. The more you experience, the more you learn and with that the love timeline is developed. I just happen to believe that you will not find that one until you experience the following:
THE FIRST LOVE
The first love is the one you laid eyes on and knew you had to have, or you were caught off guard by the connection you uncontrollably developed. In most cases he/she is the first crush or first lust. That individual you develop your first connection with. You gain confidence in yourself and in your relationship. You become comfortable. You build on likes and dislikes, but the connection of the soul is never developed. This is your introduction to love, being in love is still foreign.
THE LESSON
Usually the first encounters are ridiculous. You are embarrassed or he/she is nothing that you wanted ever. But that one day you looked into their eyes and something about them melted you away. You wanted to give it a chance and you did, so you learned and grew in love with them. The person that you bared much pain, put up with much and learned nothing until he/she was gone. During this relationship you loved hard, but you loved wrong. Still played by insecurities, could not love what you saw, always wanted to changed something. Settled for much because you began to believe true love would never come. The lesson occurs post relationship; kind of like an epiphany. Light bulb goes off and you are over them. No longer attracted to the individual. Some people become friends with this individual, but most often they have the greatest affect. It was because of them you found your place in and with love.
HEART BREAKER
This person is usually the individual that you gave the most to. You loved hard, gave your all and the two of you either did not see eye to eye or you allowed your feelings to guide. Love is blind here. You heard what you wanted, believed what you wanted skewed you perception of reality. With the heart breaker you are naive. All that you expected is all that you would never receive. You long for all that you were not willing to give. This in turn lead to heartbreak. You are sadden because you gave your all (or thought you gave your all) and got nothing in return. In some cases you may even experience great shame. So, you decide to turn hurt into hatred to get over 'em. But, they still affect you however, because every time you encounter this person your mind and body want them still, but your heart and soul divert. So you know even though they still touch you in a way, you know it will NEVER work. You decide that there is no need to experience HEARTBREAK twice.
THE TEST
This individual made you vulnerable to fast. You feel in love because your mind allowed you to believe that you were on the same page. The only thing is, you were in it alone. It started out great, thought you had it all figured out. Blamed yourself for that persons actions, experienced a great deal of reverse psychology. Never what you expected, just happened and when it happened it was so good that you thought they were the ONE. Not really! Just a facade because this person usually uses you in the TEST the way you used the THE LESSON to bounce back from THE FIRST LOVE. THE TEST is just to show you how it feels.
THE SOUL MATE
One look in the eyes, that subtle touch, "me toos" and soul tunes on the same station. Love like nothing you would ever think you would experience, fairy tail shit. Unselfishly you gave and expected nothing in return. It's so funny how easy love turns to being in love and you did not force it. This person is the ONE, for lack of a better term. This person is someone you encountered when you are mentally ready to embark on the journey. You lived hard and loved harder; you learned and longed for this individual so you vowed that when you found them that you would do right. No one could make you harm this person. There was no one that would stand in the way. This is that person whom makes you warm, soft, and emotional. Love made perfect, and you love all the imperfections. Feel heat even when you here them pissing...Its real. The MATE for the SOUL; all loves trials have unfold your true destiny. And now all the tales every told about being in love, make sense.
THE FIRST LOVE
The first love is the one you laid eyes on and knew you had to have, or you were caught off guard by the connection you uncontrollably developed. In most cases he/she is the first crush or first lust. That individual you develop your first connection with. You gain confidence in yourself and in your relationship. You become comfortable. You build on likes and dislikes, but the connection of the soul is never developed. This is your introduction to love, being in love is still foreign.
THE LESSON
Usually the first encounters are ridiculous. You are embarrassed or he/she is nothing that you wanted ever. But that one day you looked into their eyes and something about them melted you away. You wanted to give it a chance and you did, so you learned and grew in love with them. The person that you bared much pain, put up with much and learned nothing until he/she was gone. During this relationship you loved hard, but you loved wrong. Still played by insecurities, could not love what you saw, always wanted to changed something. Settled for much because you began to believe true love would never come. The lesson occurs post relationship; kind of like an epiphany. Light bulb goes off and you are over them. No longer attracted to the individual. Some people become friends with this individual, but most often they have the greatest affect. It was because of them you found your place in and with love.
HEART BREAKER
This person is usually the individual that you gave the most to. You loved hard, gave your all and the two of you either did not see eye to eye or you allowed your feelings to guide. Love is blind here. You heard what you wanted, believed what you wanted skewed you perception of reality. With the heart breaker you are naive. All that you expected is all that you would never receive. You long for all that you were not willing to give. This in turn lead to heartbreak. You are sadden because you gave your all (or thought you gave your all) and got nothing in return. In some cases you may even experience great shame. So, you decide to turn hurt into hatred to get over 'em. But, they still affect you however, because every time you encounter this person your mind and body want them still, but your heart and soul divert. So you know even though they still touch you in a way, you know it will NEVER work. You decide that there is no need to experience HEARTBREAK twice.
THE TEST
This individual made you vulnerable to fast. You feel in love because your mind allowed you to believe that you were on the same page. The only thing is, you were in it alone. It started out great, thought you had it all figured out. Blamed yourself for that persons actions, experienced a great deal of reverse psychology. Never what you expected, just happened and when it happened it was so good that you thought they were the ONE. Not really! Just a facade because this person usually uses you in the TEST the way you used the THE LESSON to bounce back from THE FIRST LOVE. THE TEST is just to show you how it feels.
THE SOUL MATE
One look in the eyes, that subtle touch, "me toos" and soul tunes on the same station. Love like nothing you would ever think you would experience, fairy tail shit. Unselfishly you gave and expected nothing in return. It's so funny how easy love turns to being in love and you did not force it. This person is the ONE, for lack of a better term. This person is someone you encountered when you are mentally ready to embark on the journey. You lived hard and loved harder; you learned and longed for this individual so you vowed that when you found them that you would do right. No one could make you harm this person. There was no one that would stand in the way. This is that person whom makes you warm, soft, and emotional. Love made perfect, and you love all the imperfections. Feel heat even when you here them pissing...Its real. The MATE for the SOUL; all loves trials have unfold your true destiny. And now all the tales every told about being in love, make sense.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Stop Tryin...
Some people think they can and will understand everything. That to me is a bit farfetched. I happen to feel that there are a great deal of things that we will be unable to comprehend until we are ready to allow ourselves to face the truths that come with understanding.
The way I piece together my words sometimes you think you have it or me figured out and you don't even know what I am saying. I mean he is not always actual, love is always factual because I live by, with and through it, but the struggle is not always mine. I want you all to get the message and not try to read me. My mind is so complex hell sometimes I dont even get me, but that is life. I make due with what I am at any given moment.
I ask that you stop trying...I mean really just stop trying to understand me and comprehend the words. Interpret them as they speak to you, let your heart be heard. I am sure as you read something stirs, so you can do either one of two things, (1) you ignore the rational to hear what you have already deemed appropriate or accurate or (2) take it as it is given. Make the situation your own and apply the situation to your story. In order to understand me, you have to you have to understand you! Whatever comes to mind when you read the lines, take that and make it your own. And then, let me know how it moves you!
I want to here from you...
The way I piece together my words sometimes you think you have it or me figured out and you don't even know what I am saying. I mean he is not always actual, love is always factual because I live by, with and through it, but the struggle is not always mine. I want you all to get the message and not try to read me. My mind is so complex hell sometimes I dont even get me, but that is life. I make due with what I am at any given moment.
I ask that you stop trying...I mean really just stop trying to understand me and comprehend the words. Interpret them as they speak to you, let your heart be heard. I am sure as you read something stirs, so you can do either one of two things, (1) you ignore the rational to hear what you have already deemed appropriate or accurate or (2) take it as it is given. Make the situation your own and apply the situation to your story. In order to understand me, you have to you have to understand you! Whatever comes to mind when you read the lines, take that and make it your own. And then, let me know how it moves you!
I want to here from you...
Monday, February 1, 2010
Funny how things change...
So, I told myself over and over and over again that I was focused. Focused on me now. I couldn't, I wouldn't let anyone deter me from the goal...a better me. But it's so funny how things change. It is so funny how emotions and feelings have a way of creeping in. And I, woman first, and me second, have no choice but to allow them to guide. I am feelings and they are the basis of my pride, or the lack there of. I wish I could battle it. I wish I had the heart of metal to conquer it, but it feels too damn good. I can help this. I want him more now. More than I would ever allow myself to show. I crave him now and so I hold back more. I can't believe this shit. I can't believe he did, or is doing a number on me. FUCK! What now? I guess I have to swallow the pride and let love guide, better yet...
I want you more now
And I didn't know how to express this shit
You want more of me so you never quit
You make it known where your heart sits
I hear the sighs
I want to whisper them away
I never told you
But if you want to make this work
I won't stray
I swear at this point
It's working in your favor
All insecurities
Any jealousy
I long to comfort it
I will take you to a place
They will never exist
I want to be the company that you feel is heaven sent
And
It's so hard to put words on this
It's so inexplicable
As our hearts yearn
To eliminate the distance
We want to relate
And I want you to stay
Yet
I still have fear of it
I hope all goes well
Because
At this point
I can't turn back
I want to make forever with you prevalent
Let’s just hope your presence is dominant
May they fade away
And
You become prominent
And damn it's funny how
Just yesterday
I longed to
Be me
Love me
And let love pass me
To be more focused on me
But maybe it's time
And if that is what it is
I accept it
So
I will allow love
If it's meant
And I hope it is
Because it's so funny how
Yesterday I wasn't
And today I am having trouble fighting it
Sometimes all that I can not say, my poems say for me. I just wish that today could be the future and yesterday history. Life has its pace and God has his will; but I just want to make you feel, the way I do in the absence of all that is physical.
Can you relate?
I want you more now
And I didn't know how to express this shit
You want more of me so you never quit
You make it known where your heart sits
I hear the sighs
I want to whisper them away
I never told you
But if you want to make this work
I won't stray
I swear at this point
It's working in your favor
All insecurities
Any jealousy
I long to comfort it
I will take you to a place
They will never exist
I want to be the company that you feel is heaven sent
And
It's so hard to put words on this
It's so inexplicable
As our hearts yearn
To eliminate the distance
We want to relate
And I want you to stay
Yet
I still have fear of it
I hope all goes well
Because
At this point
I can't turn back
I want to make forever with you prevalent
Let’s just hope your presence is dominant
May they fade away
And
You become prominent
And damn it's funny how
Just yesterday
I longed to
Be me
Love me
And let love pass me
To be more focused on me
But maybe it's time
And if that is what it is
I accept it
So
I will allow love
If it's meant
And I hope it is
Because it's so funny how
Yesterday I wasn't
And today I am having trouble fighting it
Sometimes all that I can not say, my poems say for me. I just wish that today could be the future and yesterday history. Life has its pace and God has his will; but I just want to make you feel, the way I do in the absence of all that is physical.
Can you relate?
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
2010: One year ago today.........
One year ago today I witnessed the United States of America evolve in a great way. We can go nowhere else but up.
Please look back at my post titled "Presidential Inauguration 2009" as I reflect on that moment in history.
I promise it is timeless.
One Love
Please look back at my post titled "Presidential Inauguration 2009" as I reflect on that moment in history.
I promise it is timeless.
One Love
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Interesting....
So today was interesting as I had an encounter! I was wondering if he was trying to tell me his feelings discreetly? Luckily he had an obligation so he had to leave me, and then I am left questioning his reaction; thinkg about it all day. So, I just wait, he will have to seek me in a few. He can't hide from me or fate and it just may take its course in a few. OMG do you know what that means? Nope, and I don't have time to tell you, but he is the center of me and everything that I desire. Can this really be? When distance is no longer a factor...will he come back to me? I don't even know how to feel...Can this be? I have to ask again because I am so excited about the possibility to. But for what it's worth, if it is never to be, I will still bask in what we have and no one knows me better than he! This is great. Time has a wonderful way of making my life journey great...
To be continued...
To be continued...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
PRESS RELEASE FOR WRITER'S BLOCK
Pearland, Texas 77584
Phone (713) 834-4964
Press Release
Contact: Audreyanna Garrett
Phone: (713) 834-4964
12 A.M. CST, December 1, 2009
WRITER’S BLOCK RELEASE
HOUSTON, TEXAS, DECEMBER 1, 2009: Audreyanna Garrett’s “Writer's Block” is the sequel to Diary In Reverse, release previously this year. Garrett composed this conclusion to the very passionate and heartfelt “Diary In Reverse”, in which she exposes an ex-relationship through poetry and verse. She captures her attempt to move forward from the past feelings associated with a previous relationship.
“In Writer's Block I ask readers to come and take a stroll with me, to experience me on the streets and blocks of life…” Garrett’s book will be released on December 1, 2009.
For more information, contact Audreyanna Garrett at audreyannagarrett@gmail.com.
“I leave pieces of him, of our story, behind on each block and each street I encounter. I give you my Writer's Block literally...”
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
All,
I am wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. Be blessed and be safe this holiday season.
Remember you are here, alive and breathing this day and some are not.
You are blessed and you are loved.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I am wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. Be blessed and be safe this holiday season.
Remember you are here, alive and breathing this day and some are not.
You are blessed and you are loved.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Monday, November 23, 2009
The Vocalist
I hear her
Inside
Yelling
To the top of her lungs
She wants you to hear too
She wants to sing to you
But the outer layer
Overpowers
And in
She remains
Unless he can play the key
That moves
She needs that beat
That bass
That makes
Them one
And then
She allows she to be
Can't fight harmony
It moves
Can you hear?
She may let you
Although she is so loud
I can hear
I can feel
I do not know if my heart can keep it in too
Let's rethink this
Let her be
The blood that populates my vains screams
They are working together now
All I need is courage now
Help me release her
The vocalist
You need to hear her
NOW
Inside
Yelling
To the top of her lungs
She wants you to hear too
She wants to sing to you
But the outer layer
Overpowers
And in
She remains
Unless he can play the key
That moves
She needs that beat
That bass
That makes
Them one
And then
She allows she to be
Can't fight harmony
It moves
Can you hear?
She may let you
Although she is so loud
I can hear
I can feel
I do not know if my heart can keep it in too
Let's rethink this
Let her be
The blood that populates my vains screams
They are working together now
All I need is courage now
Help me release her
The vocalist
You need to hear her
NOW
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Karma
If you gain nothing else from this post please know that karma is real. That golden rule that hung in the front of the bus and lingered throughout your classroom still applies to your adult life.
This is for the one who deceived me. Had me thinking that we were more than just friends. I had inducted you into my family and you hulled me. Had me thinking you were down for me and you clowned. Hurting the ones who would move mountains to put a smile on your face. You do not realize, but you will, in due time you will choose to allow life to present you with the outcome that derived from your choices. You can only blame you, because you chose.
I, for what it is worth, hold not one ounce of anger, hate or disgust for you. I actually feel bad for you. I can only pray that one day God shows you truth. I pray that you open yourself up to learning; sad that you had to learn through consequence but we have all had our turn.
So, to you I wish peace as you encounter the consequence of the unknown. Thought you knew but you will suffer for inexperience. Now, I await the day that the sun shines again in your favor.
Open your eyes to what is right in front of you. Just because it is not what you want to hear, it doesn't mean that it is bad for you.
Be smart; don't choose to suffer for nothing.
One Love
This is for the one who deceived me. Had me thinking that we were more than just friends. I had inducted you into my family and you hulled me. Had me thinking you were down for me and you clowned. Hurting the ones who would move mountains to put a smile on your face. You do not realize, but you will, in due time you will choose to allow life to present you with the outcome that derived from your choices. You can only blame you, because you chose.
I, for what it is worth, hold not one ounce of anger, hate or disgust for you. I actually feel bad for you. I can only pray that one day God shows you truth. I pray that you open yourself up to learning; sad that you had to learn through consequence but we have all had our turn.
So, to you I wish peace as you encounter the consequence of the unknown. Thought you knew but you will suffer for inexperience. Now, I await the day that the sun shines again in your favor.
Open your eyes to what is right in front of you. Just because it is not what you want to hear, it doesn't mean that it is bad for you.
Be smart; don't choose to suffer for nothing.
One Love
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
WRITER'S BLOCK
This is not just a blog (www.theverticalperspective.blogspot.com) but it is also the SEQUAL to DIR (DIARY IN REVERSE) which if you have not got your copy yet you should....It is great and the reviews say the same.
Just about a few more months and I will be able to give you more information on Writer's Block but I can guarantee you it will be worth your time and money.
Follow me on twitter for constant updates of the work in progress @solux2010!
This is only the begining...STAY TUNED!
Just about a few more months and I will be able to give you more information on Writer's Block but I can guarantee you it will be worth your time and money.
Follow me on twitter for constant updates of the work in progress @solux2010!
This is only the begining...STAY TUNED!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Titleless Conclusion
This is the titleless one
The one where the words express
All that the title can NOT say
All that my heart can feel
It is too deep
He is too deep
Or was too deep
In me
Miss him
Fear a future
Engulfed in the SETTLED
Not
Not anything I could have ever wished
Not anything I could have ever seen
Not in me
Not in
My world
He came
He shook shit up
Nose
Head
Legs
Bed
Wide open
He owned me
He had the power
But now I take it back
Rationed
He gets a portion
And
He doesn't like it
He get's half
It won't suffice
Spoiled him
Shit
What to do now?
Keep giving him words with no meaning
Keep giving him false hopes
Keep giving him reason to believe
In future
That I do not want
Yet I do want
Just not with him
The one where the words express
All that the title can NOT say
All that my heart can feel
It is too deep
He is too deep
Or was too deep
In me
Miss him
Fear a future
Engulfed in the SETTLED
Not
Not anything I could have ever wished
Not anything I could have ever seen
Not in me
Not in
My world
He came
He shook shit up
Nose
Head
Legs
Bed
Wide open
He owned me
He had the power
But now I take it back
Rationed
He gets a portion
And
He doesn't like it
He get's half
It won't suffice
Spoiled him
Shit
What to do now?
Keep giving him words with no meaning
Keep giving him false hopes
Keep giving him reason to believe
In future
That I do not want
Yet I do want
Just not with him
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Closure
I need it now
My heart longs
For
This contentment with
Closure
He believes
What I do not want to embrace
His trace
More vivid now
Every fiber of his being
Longed for more now
It hurts
So bad
I want to tell him once more
What I have said many times
No point
My heart must now link up with his mind
But
Somewhere inside I know
I see in his eyes
He is not done
There is sadness there
He longs for me
Just as I long for him
But
He is not ready there
I want to be
But my goals
Depreciate my worth to him
They are more important
He won't deny
Loving a woman
Who wants to give more to herself
Cause
The more she gives
To her
The more she wants to give
To him
Time of the essence here
How do we close it
Every time he sees me
I loose focus
Want it all back
But since I use
The effects
I doubt that
I will lose it all
As the chapter closes
One entry
One verse
One poem at a time
I still have the memories
When his eyes meet mine
And time will stand still
In his smile
Until he owns
His truth
Void of fear
He will make it better
Place the stitches over the tares
In his pride
And the tears
He hides
For love
My heart longs
For
This contentment with
Closure
He believes
What I do not want to embrace
His trace
More vivid now
Every fiber of his being
Longed for more now
It hurts
So bad
I want to tell him once more
What I have said many times
No point
My heart must now link up with his mind
But
Somewhere inside I know
I see in his eyes
He is not done
There is sadness there
He longs for me
Just as I long for him
But
He is not ready there
I want to be
But my goals
Depreciate my worth to him
They are more important
He won't deny
Loving a woman
Who wants to give more to herself
Cause
The more she gives
To her
The more she wants to give
To him
Time of the essence here
How do we close it
Every time he sees me
I loose focus
Want it all back
But since I use
The effects
I doubt that
I will lose it all
As the chapter closes
One entry
One verse
One poem at a time
I still have the memories
When his eyes meet mine
And time will stand still
In his smile
Until he owns
His truth
Void of fear
He will make it better
Place the stitches over the tares
In his pride
And the tears
He hides
For love
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
PoeTically SpeaKing
I will be revamping PoeTically SpeaKing and re-releasing it in the latter part of the year....wait for it...
I guarantee it will be worth it!
One Love
I guarantee it will be worth it!
One Love
Saturday, July 4, 2009
DIARY IN REVERSE
Diary in Reverse is avaliable now...get yours plus 10% off when you enter coupon code "julycontest10" at check out....go to www.lulu.com/diaryinreverse....much love
Monday, June 22, 2009
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~PRESS RELEASE FOR DIARY IN REVERSE~
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Audreyanna R. Garrett
Poet/Author
www.soulpoetspeaks.blogspot.com www.theverticalperspective.blogspot.com
Up and Coming Author Prepares for the Release of Second Book of Poetry: Diary In Reverse
Houston, TX -- June 22, 2009 -- “Diary In Reverse is just a poetry collage of real life and love experiences.” With that as the basis, Audreyanna Garrett is set to release her second book of poetry. Diary In Reverse captures the emotion and trials of relationships.
A different perspective to her critically acclaimed 2006 release, Poetically Speaking, Diary In Reverse began as simple journal entries, a way to vent and document challenging life experiences and relational feelings. “I began to write poems and entries about them and then it evolved into to a collage, which I later restructured in to a reversed version of my diary…” says Garrett, “… the irony and inconsistency of some of the sections in the collage give it dynamic. It makes it more realistic and relatable to me. I wanted everyone to be able to relate to the poems.”
The book is scheduled to be released and available for purchase via web on www.lulu.com/diaryinreverse on June 25th 2009. Samples of Garret’s work can be viewed on her blogs at www.soulpoetspeaks.blogspot.com and www.theverticalperspective.blogspot.com. Information for the official book signing and release party will be posted on these sites. “… Diary In Reverse is just a poetry collage of real life and love experiences… it is love made plain…”
For information:
Contact: audreyannagarrett@yahoo.com
Contact:
Audreyanna R. Garrett
Poet/Author
www.soulpoetspeaks.blogspot.com www.theverticalperspective.blogspot.com
Up and Coming Author Prepares for the Release of Second Book of Poetry: Diary In Reverse
Houston, TX -- June 22, 2009 -- “Diary In Reverse is just a poetry collage of real life and love experiences.” With that as the basis, Audreyanna Garrett is set to release her second book of poetry. Diary In Reverse captures the emotion and trials of relationships.
A different perspective to her critically acclaimed 2006 release, Poetically Speaking, Diary In Reverse began as simple journal entries, a way to vent and document challenging life experiences and relational feelings. “I began to write poems and entries about them and then it evolved into to a collage, which I later restructured in to a reversed version of my diary…” says Garrett, “… the irony and inconsistency of some of the sections in the collage give it dynamic. It makes it more realistic and relatable to me. I wanted everyone to be able to relate to the poems.”
The book is scheduled to be released and available for purchase via web on www.lulu.com/diaryinreverse on June 25th 2009. Samples of Garret’s work can be viewed on her blogs at www.soulpoetspeaks.blogspot.com and www.theverticalperspective.blogspot.com. Information for the official book signing and release party will be posted on these sites. “… Diary In Reverse is just a poetry collage of real life and love experiences… it is love made plain…”
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Contact: audreyannagarrett@yahoo.com
Friday, June 5, 2009
The Edit
Just like these corrections made on these pages I flip through, I edit this life...trimming off the loose ends, eliminating the weak friends, who only want to use you. I don't need to express every detail, but just like these words and phrase I skim through I take careful consideration to every trial and glory. Were you apart of the journey? Or did you just coast. Riding the coat tail waiting to float to the one you thought would save you. Just like I thought, a huge disappointment, and the cycle continues. When are you going to make sense of it all? Treat edits like cuts and rid yourself of them all. Rain clears out the past and then we forget it. Unless it was traumatic and who needs the extra. I don't, but you can have it.
Like the new phrases and paragraphs that strike the hand, like the poems I whisper to myself or new friends, its appreciated. Leaving them behind moves you ahead. Get rid of it...the run-ons, the parody, the ironies and let truth through. Can you expect great things when old habits consume you?
I love to play the role of the editor. Taking control over life like I control this script. If you can't play the part, I simply edit it. If you are not cut out, just consider yourself eliminated. And it goes with out saying. I do not suffer for it. Your loss I just gave it to you. I just put it in your face, gave you clarity...you claimed it and made it tangible.
So I encourage you to seek the opportunities to make the edits. Be the editor. You maybe surprised at the amount of peace you experience.
One Love!
Like the new phrases and paragraphs that strike the hand, like the poems I whisper to myself or new friends, its appreciated. Leaving them behind moves you ahead. Get rid of it...the run-ons, the parody, the ironies and let truth through. Can you expect great things when old habits consume you?
I love to play the role of the editor. Taking control over life like I control this script. If you can't play the part, I simply edit it. If you are not cut out, just consider yourself eliminated. And it goes with out saying. I do not suffer for it. Your loss I just gave it to you. I just put it in your face, gave you clarity...you claimed it and made it tangible.
So I encourage you to seek the opportunities to make the edits. Be the editor. You maybe surprised at the amount of peace you experience.
One Love!
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