Confessions

By Terry E. Lyle

Enter at your own risk into a place where confessions hide, while stripping down to the core elements of your "reality where depression may reside."

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Mar 26, 2012
• ISBN: 9781468563283

Terry E. Lyle

1. As a published author of previous books I have reached the point in my life where I am now considered as a middle-aged or mature writer. My life journey has given me much wisdom and insights and countless lessons as an overcomer and a survivor. I feel comfortable and justified enough to be able to draw from my life skills to share some of my hard-earned wisdom and these insights ... 2. Internationally recognized as Authoress Terry E. Lyle, I am an extremely personable woman who is in great demand from among my peers and I am broadening my horizons by becoming involved in many humanitarian undertakings where I am able to reache out to those around me. I credit myself as a woman who goes far above and beyond in ministering and catering to the needs of others in a great sacrificial manner... 3. I currently live in Alabama but proudly proclaim that I'm a Baltimorian female from the Charm City State of Maryland. Personally I love collecting coins and antiques and I've been called a "Yard Sale Junkie and a Flea Market Queen" I'm always looking for some type of lost or hidden treasures then maybe I could be considered part pirate!

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Contents

Dedication

Preface

*Random Confessions*

Jabari’s Confession

Appendix

Don’t turn Away

You’re gone

When no One Listens

It’s Hard Being a Player

Don’t Look Back

When Giving up Isn’t an Option

I’m Watching

The Battle between

the Heart and the Ears

In Appreciation

Fed Up

My Dear Friend

Open-Up

Some Things Need to Change

Back in Those Bible Days

Is There Hope for Mankind?

Maturity versus Youth

Pussylicious

Staying Focused

Skinny Dipping

The Mind

Stay on Alert

The Ralston

The Story about Sad Mr. Moe

Yesterday

I Want to Say This

It’s an F… ing Shame

I Must be Crazy

I Confess

Forlorn

Stealing your Man

A Passion for Fashion

Finding Myself

Chocolate Crutch

Heaven

Just Trying to Make It

Appendix

Little Brown Toad

From the Enemy’s Eyes

Video Games

At a Baseball Game

I Confess

Living a Lie

My Confession

Family

Life-Long Dash

Mystery Lover

Time Passed

Dark Room

Neighbor Cat

A message to my readers:

Dedication

To God be the glory for the mercy and grace that have been placed upon my life. To my wonderful mother, Lola M. Matthews who encourages me to reach for ideas that simmer inside of me… which help me bring them to life through words with boldness and honesty.

To my real family members the Robertson’s, Murphy’s, Mitchell’s, Motes, Anderson’s, Cleveland’s, Miller’s, Flemings and White’s…

Keep your heads up because we’re strong in spirit, conviction and talent to leave an impact wherever we go

Our roots started in South Carolina and have spread all over the globe. Get to know us we’re nice people. Dare to be different.

To the South Girard Church of Christ where my spiritual need of gospel food is being nourished so that it helps me grow into a better Christian while strengthening my weak areas. Knowing I am someone who can tolerate the phony people who can’t handle the truth, even when they choose to whisper behind my back. Thanks for girding up my spiritual loins so I’ll be prepared to fight this carnal battle against flesh and principalities of darkness in high places.

To my friend Jim Swettenham of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada who has agreed to edit yet another one of my book manuscripts "I love you for being foremost an honored friend who was willing to burn the midnight oil helping me fulfill another dream.

You’re an awesome husband, dad, friend and skillfully talented writer that it’s a pleasure introducing your work again to the world through Confessions. I know I’m risking sharing such brilliance in my Appendix of your work, but I believe there is always room to let someone else’s light shine brightly… hugs and kisses always my dear friend."

Let me not forget to mention as well Mary Glaspole from The United Kingdom who is another talented friend and writer who has blessed me with her entries in the Appendix that I’m sure will delight you.

To all of the rest of the people that are overlooked because someone told them that they did not measure up, I truly dedicate this book to you because I’ll be your mouth piece; your supporter and your friend…

People that tend to forget where they started from might end up exactly where they began but will return one day miserable and alone.

Some may call me loud because they want to silence the truth but the truth needs to be heard!

And we all need to listen just a little closer, no one knows it all.

To all that’s been counted out… it’s time to be counted in!

Today you do not stand alone!

Preface

In my quest to always be honest and forth-right, I’m also known to fight for the underdog while being their mouth-piece. I find myself creating from the unexpected to the expected views and opinions, on subject matter that are usually only heard about in the comfort of your homes.

I realize that this world that we