Black & Blue

By Jen Selinsky

"Black & Blue" is a book of poems which were written at various stages, where Jen considered many aspects of her life, such as the superb versus the mundane.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jen Selinsky
• Release date: Sep 16, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370818129

Jen Selinsky

Jen Selinsky was born in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2003, she earned her bachelor's degree in English from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. In 2004, she earned her master's degree in library science from the same school. Jen has worked as a professional librarian for over twelve years. She has published more than 170 books, most of which contain poetry. Her work can be found on the following sites: Lulu, Amazon, iTunes, Kobo, Barnes & Noble/Nook, Smashwords, and Pen It! Publications. She has also been featured in publications such as: The Courier Journal, Explorer Magazine, Liphar Magazine, and Indiana Libraries. Jen lives in Sellersburg, IN with her husband.

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Black & Blue

Jen Selinsky

Copyright © 2006 by Jen Selinsky

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ISBN: 9781370818129

*Not every poem included in this book is dated in chronological order. This is not an oversight on my part. Rather, I have made changes and substitutions over the years.

-J.L.S.

Just as I’m blooming,

One day, I’m going to rot.

We can use the analogy of

Other living beings.

The human body’s only beautiful

For a short period of time—

Racing against the clock to

Maintain ourselves, what a

Difficult thing to have to do!

The pressure is almost unbearable;

It’s enough to drive one insane.

Disturbing thoughts dancing around

In my head.

Can anyone extinguish these

Malicious beings before they

Take my mind away?

Their breath on my ear

And their smell on my body;

Give me back my perfect dream!

2/2/01

It’s cold outside, for God’s sake,

Would you mind closing the door?

How does one expect me to take this;

All the impurities from the outside

Coming in?

The land of the dead lets go of

Some of its creatures.

Drifting through the wilderness,

Waiting for an innocent victim—

Preying on their bodies and

Feasting on their minds.

How is one supposed to focus

On the good things?

They cannot find the time, unless

The right moment suddenly arrives

When people are unaware—the

Most susceptible time lies ahead,

Remaining unconscious.

The shrewd cold is finally getting

To my head, would someone please

Shut the door?

I don’t want to fall victim to the

Frosty demons outside,

Not right when my

Concentration’s essential.

Never…when I want my thoughts

To matter.

2/2/01

Reaching out, calling to the

People of the world.

Raising my hand into the air,

Where everyone can see.

I give all my emotions

And true thoughts to you.

All I ask in return is that

Everyone listen to what I have to say.

The grand marching of the day

Is about to take place.

Let us all remember peace

And how we’re supposed to

Treat each other.

No malicious intent is

Allowed to happen

When I’m in charge of

Everyone’s motivations.

Can we all not be so civil so that

All the issues may be resolved?

Time is running out,

But my thoughts are

Running clear.

Stay away from me when

I’m in a foul mood;

You don’t want my worst