Light to Darkness

By Nolan M. Foster

This is a collection of poems that speaks to different experiences and spheres of life. Most of which you the reader will be able to relate, this encompasses love, hate, politics, religion, spirituality, family, relationships and friendships.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: Mar 30, 2010
• ISBN: 9781426991936

Nolan M. Foster

The author was born on November 23 1973, in Kingston,Jamaica W.I. He attended Kingston College High School and has lived and worked in Jamaica and Grand Cayman as a physical education teacher. His passion for writing began when he started his teaching carrier. He has travelled extensively and learned about many of cultures and interesting factors of life. The author has developed a passion for the truth and interprets his experiencesin a way that expresses his truth.

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Contents

Beautiful Mist 

A Mother’s Care 

My Children 

A Child’s Need 

Core of Life 

I call you friend 

Extended Family 

Sudden Death 

True Friends 

Missing 

Incomplete 

Fear Not 

What I know 

I Came 

Forgive me Lord 

Judge and be judged 

Why? 

Killing Self 

Gods’ promise 

God I am 

Spiritual Demise 

The Message 

Divided 

Darkness to Light 

Un-Nurtured Plant 

Beyond Your Smile 

The Little Things 

Can I? 

Ecstasy 

Broken Heart 

Souls Foundation 

Tell me why? 

Love & Devotion 

Unleash Love 

New Place 

New Beginnings 

New Love* 

My Decree* 

A million kisses in paradise* 

This Love* 

Missing you* 

Unconditional Love* 

Pre Destined* 

When Love Cries* 

Dark Passenger 

Truth be told 

Stained Glass 

Pain 

Elusive Happiness 

While we Speak 

Truth or Dare 

Tell me a Story 

If I were 

Survivor 

Sunset 

Sinful Pleasure 

Significant Act 

Ones Destiny 

Not Perfect 

Noble Men 

Newness 

Balanced life 

War? Dead Wrong 

Unfair Game 

Too Late 

Time for crime 

The Hidden Truth 

Silver Lining 

Out-cast 

Modern Slavery 

I’m Tired 

Isolated 

Expectations 

Deep Inside 

Drastic Change 

Accept Yourself 

Awesome Woman 

Who are you? 

Set Free 

Family and Friends

Beautiful Mist 

So fitting is your name ‘Noelani’

Meaning, a heavenly mist of beauty

One week old, with Christmas just a few days away

Your mom asks ‘’what do I want to do?’’ I don’t know what to say

Can’t think of anything else because you are here ‘’What do you want to do and where would you like to go?’’ My answer is ‘’nowhere’’

I’m content just for us to stay home and watch you sleep

To bathe you, feed you, walk with you, and change you when you need

A little Angel, that’s exactly what you are A beautiful cosmic sign ‘Estrella’, yes you’re a Star I love to see all the little facial expressions you make The frequency of your smile means you’re happy, that’s no mistake

The abundance of love that I have for you will never fade It will grow even stronger with each breathe you take Your extended family share the same love and joy that we do too They, including us, want to say Bienvenido al mundo and we love you

A Mother’s Care 

You deserve to be celebrated everyday Commended in songs, poems, dialect; every which way A comforting and soothing present in times of pain A tower of strength and refuge, whenever it rains

Your inexperience at first had no bearing

On whom you had become, loving and extra caring

Self was sacrificed the day I was born

When you wrapped me and hugged me to keep me warm

Your generosity has absolutely no limitation You tend to my every need at the slightest inclination Nurturing and caring have become second nature As you toiled daily, making plans for my future

Though stern at times, you instilled the right attitude Now that I’ve grown up, I want to express my gratitude Mother, mommy, mama, I simply want to say I love you dearly; have a wonderful mother’s day

My Children 

The way you have grown from a baby into a beautiful little child And always go around with your pretty little smile My children, I can see me in you

When you smile, when you laugh, when you cry When everything I ask you to do, you ask me why My children, I can see me in you

The way you talk, the way you walk The way you always act so smart My children, I can see me in you

When we hug or jokingly knock fist

And when you are going to bed and request a good night kiss My children, I can see me in you

The way you get shy when you cry Or get totally silent rather than telling a lie My children, I can see me in you

When it rains and the air gets cold And you run into my arms for me to hold My children, I can see me in you

When you play so hard in the back