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    The Roaring of Butterfly Wings
    The Roaring of Butterfly Wings
    The Roaring of Butterfly Wings
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    The Roaring of Butterfly Wings

    By Ferman Smith

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    The Roaring of Butterfly Wings is a personal collection of poetry concerning my innermost thoughts; those regarding GOD, family, love, and life. I have the pleasure of fulfilling many wonderful roles in my life and am grateful for each and every opportunity. Please take the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful work and make it a part of your life, even, if only for a few memorable moments.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFerman Smith
    Release dateDec 15, 2012
    ISBN9781301561346
    The Roaring of Butterfly Wings
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    Ferman Smith

    Ferman H Smith is a writer who has spent over 13 years working in NASA Sim Ops. Currently based in Texas, just north of the Galveston beach front, he is carefully crafting his first thriller novel “Hallowpointe: The Awakening”. While working tirelessly to become a good husband to his gorgeous wife, and a loving father to his six wonderful children, he works just as hard at becoming a New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Ferman and his upcoming thriller at www.fermansmith.com

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      Book preview

      The Roaring of Butterfly Wings - Ferman Smith

      The Roar of Butterfly Wings

      Ferman H. Smith

      Copyright 2012 Ferman H. Smith

      All Rights Reserved

      Cover Design by Ferman H. Smith

      Smashwords First Edition December 2012

      Smashwords Edition License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Discover other titles by Ferman H Smith at https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/AuthorFermanHSmith

      Be sure to also check Ferman’s Blog at www.fermansmith.com for more information concerning additional book titles, great audiobook offers, inspirational articles, informative podcasts, and more!

      This book is dedicated to my six wonderful children and my lovely wife, Gayisha, whom I love very much.

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      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      The Desert Heat

      The Game

      Who the Hell Am I?

      At The Pond

      The Warm Presence

      Life In The Desert

      I am the Light

      The Wine of the Lotus

      Word of GOD

      I Would Like to Dance

      I Am Alive?

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