Soul Whisperings: Poems for Victorious Living

By Nanette C. Orange

If you ever wondered what riches lay within nature and the human soul, you will find a treasure chest of enlightenment in Soul Whisperings: Poems for Victorious Living.

With eloquence, freshness, and a keen understanding, poet Nanette C. Orange fashions multifaceted gems of inspiration. Soul Whisperings holds a collection of timeless pieces-poems of love and romance, family sanctity, self-awareness, and nature's divinity. From rhyming stanzas to emotionally charged free verse, Orange's writing uplifts with a deep sincerity anyone can appreciate.

Life's most difficult circumstances provide Orange with insight into the human condition and enrich her carefully crafted words. Her profound messages speak to the ills of humanity, guide you on a personal journey, and help you find "victorious living." Become one with nature, discover the healing power in your soul, and celebrate reflections of love with this touching collection.

Whether by laughter or tears, Orange's poetry offers the wisdom to better comprehend life's meaning and purpose, making Soul Whisperings a treasure for every heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Dec 13, 2006
• ISBN: 9780595850839

Nanette C. Orange

Nanette C. Orange lives in Miami, Florida, surrounded by a loving family. She is currently working on her second book, a collection of motivational and inspirational poetry.

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Copyright © 2006 by Nanette C. Orange

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For my parents,

Loucious and Beulah Orange

Contents

—Acknowledgements—

Welcome to My World

Nearest and Dearest

To Mother, with Love

Memories of Dad

Because of Yo u

First Flight

Always a Little Sister

The Torch of Sisterhood

My Sisters

First Reaction

Yo ur Love Lives

Only Hours Away

Nearly Thirty Years

Broken Friendship

Thank You, Editor and Friend

Flowers for Me

Dog’s Best Friend

Be Flattered

The Departing Leaves

Romance Anyone?

Captivated

Who Are Yo u ?

We Had Butterflies

Let Me Be Your Art

The Silence of Love

Craving Yo u

If Music Ever Died

Like a Rose

Something New

Cloud Nine

Seasons of My Life

I’m Ready

Illusions of Love

Portrait of You

Obsessed

Sea of Temptation

Are You My Prince?

As Wounds Go Unhealed

Our Love is a Battlefield

Confronting the Truth

Departure

Aftermath of Rejection

The Bedroom Set

Alone with Your Essence

No Longer Lonely

Awakenings and Realities

Living for Today

Another Day

Letting Go

I Am Your Shadow

Laughter

Blinded by Society

I Am Your Addiction

A Harsh Reality

A Better Question

A Glimpse of Hope

Must I Share My Space?

The Crystal Va s e

I Am Human Too

Puzzled

Surviving the Storms

Live Again

Love Yo u r s elf

No More U-Turns

No Hunting Allowed

Stagnation

Use Your Power Wisely

Forgiveness

Clay’s Thoughts

Tsunami

My Best

Alone with My Thoughts

Home Again

One with Nature

Too Tempting

Gentle Breeze

Lunar Thoughts

Voices of the Stars

Longing for the Rain

You Are Dear to Me

Winter Vacation

Surviving Winter

Spring Musical

Welcome, Autumn

A Tree’s Thoughts

Let Us Live

I’d Rather Be Flying

My Friend, the Sea

Behind the Quill Pen

Bad Timing

A Moment of Solitude

The Tortured Poet

The Artist

Balance

Poem to Poet

What Led Me to Writing

About the Author

—Acknowledgements—

I am thankful for all who have shared my vision and journeyed with me during the development of this book.

My heartfelt thanks to those nearest and dearest, including:

My Heavenly Father, for bestowing upon me the gifts of life, love, and artistic writing

My mother, Beulah Orange, whose unconditional love and unending support brought me to this day of writing for an audience

My deceased father, Loucious Orange Sr., whose