Words to Be Heard

By Nicole Roach

Words To Be Heard is a poetic compilation of previously released poems that were seldom read, entwined with new rhymes, because Heard By Words had wings but didnt fly. It connects with lifes experience, and will touch the souls of those who appreciate poetry. Heard by Words, flows like a soulful stream, and covers a wide range of life's values. Each poem possesses emotion, reality, and clarity of its own. This book will capture the soul of the reader, and take them on a heartrending rhythmic flight. Heard by Words, flows like a soulful stream, and covers a wide range of life's values. Each poem possesses emotion, reality, and clarity of its own. This book will capture the soul of the reader, and take them on a heartrending rhythmic flight.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: Dec 13, 2012
• ISBN: 9781466959873

Nicole Roach

Nicole Roach resides in Pittsburgh PA. Writing has been a passion of hers since the age of 14, when writing her first poem became poetic bliss. Her poems were written from words of inspiration, undying passion and dedication. She has performed for various events, and is the author of “Private Parts”, a children’s pedophile awareness book, and two (2) poetry books titled, “Heard by Words”, which is compiled with her newest release, “Words To Be Heard”. She is the Mother of four children, who have always kept her at the highest level of strength, and faith, and she is also, the grandmother of two beautiful granddaughters. Writing short stories, screenplays, children’s books, and poetry is just a few of her passions.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

To my children, Eric, Jerriesha, Alaric, and Lynda, thanks for being my inspiration, my reasons for breathing, and staying strong. To my siblings who hasn’t a choice but, to love me for me…thanks for doing just that. I give thanks to all of my family and friends who encouraged me to continue this journey, and a special thanks to Robert (Brian) Hunt, my best friend. Without you this journey would have been very difficult, and extremely lonely. To the ones who’s idea for a piece inspired me to write it diligently, I thank you for believing in my creativity…Thanks, and God bless.

WORDS TO BE HEARD . . .

THEY SAY TRUE LOVE IS OVER RATED; FADING BY THE SIDELINES OF BYTIMES.

OBSOLETE LIKE THE FIVE AND DIMES. CLUELESS OF PATIENTS; FOR IT PROMOTES TIME.

INTRO:

Words to be heard is a compilation of previously released poems that were seldom heard; entwined with new times because Heard by words, had wings but didn’t fly. Now it will soar over the oceans, and the seas like a free starving bird…So I now present to you….

WORDS TO BE HEARD!!!

Contents

Passions Journey

I’m Trapped In A Place, From The Race, I Have Faced

Give Me Something To Write About;

Don’t Shoot . . . Put Up Your Dukes

Courthouse Experience

Lighthouse . . .

Women’s Penitentiary / The Land Of The Lost

Let’s Make Our Ancestors Proud

Shindig In Heaven

Time Is A Thief . . .

The Heartbeat Of A Strong Black Man

We All Must Agree . . .

I Am African American History

Dear Father . . .

Courage

Attraction:

Our Country And What I See!

Tragedy/Acrostic Poetry

Loves Journey

Loves Journey/Cont’d

Take A Ride . . .

The Old Door

Dead Beat Dads

Deadbeat/ Cont’d

Widow

A Fine Man

Poetic Letter: To A Battered Woman:

A Poetic Letter; Dear Batterers:

Children

Recipe: How To Make Love

Family (Acrostic Poetry)

Love (Once Visualized) Acrostic Poem

The.. Soul . . .

Mr Time . . . Mr Time..

The Plan

Inspired By The Steve Harvey Morning Show: 11-13-06 /