Continuous Journey

By Jen Selinsky

"Continuous Journey" is a small book of poems which were written between January 1 and December 31, 2012, expressing an entire year of thought.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jen Selinsky
• Release date: Oct 12, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370720699

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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Continuous Journey

Jen Selinsky

Copyright © 2012 by Jen Selinsky

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ISBN: 9781370720699

Another day to

Start another voyage,

I cannot wait to see

How all this unfolds.

1/1/12

Not off to a great start—

Nearly met a wintry grave

On the icy roads laid before me.

1/2/12

Woke up late, but still

In time to greet the day

My mind does tricks,

Through memory it can play.

1/3/12

Such a funny thing—how

Fast this month is going

Already, perhaps that is good.

1/4/12

Yes, you know just how

Much I treasure my time

To think—though it be cold.

1/5/12

Missed again my thought—

Sometimes so slow to write

Them down when so much

Is on my mind.

1/6/12

And I want to focus

On my darlings, to

Ensure that everything’s

In place because they

Have the right to be

Perfect once they’re finished.

1/7/12

Faces shine and tell

The world that they are here—

No more need for fear.

1/8/12

Passing by quickly, but not

So much that I am afraid;

You will see.

1/9/12

That I am resilient.

I will keep on marching

Through and become what

I’m