Hold the Line

By Jen Selinsky

"Hold the Line" is named after a catchy rock song by Toto, which has nothing to do with the book, although Jen wrote much of its contents while listening to classic rock.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jen Selinsky
• Release date: Oct 4, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370050024

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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Hold the Line

Jen Selinsky

Copyright © 2011 by Jen Selinsky

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ISBN: 9781370050024

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

-J.L.S

August 2015

Penny Cross

A man came up to me today,

After I felt displeased at doing my

Public duty.

Another day, another dollar, as

The saying sometimes goes;

I thought that my work was done.

Then, I assumed he was going

To give me some change.

I was not very moved, but my eyes lit up

When I saw what he placed before me—

A penny which is now a cross.

Just a small token; this is a simple reminder

Why we are still living and breathing

On this planet.

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