Altogether Now: The Anthology of Poems

By Winifred Smith Eure

This anthology of poems by Winifred Smith Eure is arranged in nine chapters, each with its own relevant scripture from the Bible. The poems in their entirety express the authors faith in God, recognition of her country, African American ethnicity, thoughts about family and friendship, youth and teaching, awareness for women and lovers, memories of her deceased husband, Clarence L. Eure, and a final chapter of general reflections for anyone. The author believes that her writing is a gift and her purpose is to share it with the world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: Feb 16, 2012
• ISBN: 9781466913998

Winifred Smith Eure

Winifred Smith Eure is currently employed in the Newark school system as a Resource Teacher. Her education includes a B.A. Degree in Sociology from Douglass College (Rutgers the State University) New Brunswick, NJ and a Teaching Cer4ficate and Masters Degree in Special Education from Kean University, Union, NJ. Added to this are 22 years of teaching experience, all of which she acknowledges as having been challenging and rewarding. Winifred was born in Rahway, New Jersey, the only daughter of four children born to the late Turman and Louise Smith. She grew up in Roselle, NJ where she received her elementary school education at Lincoln School (now Charles C. Polk School) and her high school education at Abraham Clark High School Having worked several years as a teacher in Newark, she met and married Clarence L. Eure. That marriage ended in 2005 when her husband was deceased. Because of that union, she is eternally grateful for two fine stepsons, a wonderful daughter-in-law, and a beautiful granddaughter who she loves dearly. Ms. Eure has one surviving brother, a host of relatives, and a few cherished friends with whom she fries to keep contact In her leisure time, she enjoys reading, attending plays, and occasionally dining out Her home in Maplewood, NJ (nearly 14 years) is her comfort zone. Winifred shares that f it had not been for a former high school English Teacher she might not be an author today. This teacher encouraged her to write and to save her writings in a notebook, having discovered her potential Winifred Smith Eure wants young people to know how important it is to tune into the Source, the Creator, and find out what their gifts and purpose are and finally, to be true to that calling.

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Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Introduction

PRELUDE: More Reason Than Rhyme

FOR MY SAVIOR,

JESUS CHRIST

Another Chapter: Retirement

Look At God

A Timely Walk

Beneath God’s Wings

Whenever You Say I Can’t

Yes I Can

Time After Time

Ever Ready

Celebrating Jesus

In His Hand

Untitled

Far Greater

Thank You, Lord

Remember the Savior

God Knows Best

At His Command

Just Call On His Name

Save Yourself

Spiritual Cruise

FOR MY COUNTRY

War

The First Black President

9/11

Hurricane Katrina

INAUGURATION DAY 2008:

One American’s Hope

Obama

The Death of Osama Bin Laden

Men and Women of the

U.S. Armed Forces

Bye Bye Iraq

Do You Feel Safe?

FOR MY PEOPLE

Black Baby Doll

Remembering Rosa Parks

Roots

Black Woman (Part I)

Black Woman (Part II)

Myths

Then and Now

What a Paradox!

FOR MY FAMILY

AND FRIENDS

A Note to My Parents

Mama

Dad

The Rosebush

Friendship, Metaphorically Speaking

Altogether Now

Mi Casa Es Su Casa

To An Old Friend

Thanksgiving

The Real Deal

Son

Granddaughter

Brother

The Weeping Willow Tree

IN MEMORY

OF MY HUSBAND,

CLARENCE LEROY EURE

More Than the Eye Could See

Planet Earth

A Note to My Husband

Valentines Day

All of You

To Live Again

My Heart Yet Remembers You

FOR YOUTH EVERYWHERE

AND THOSE WHO STILL TEACH

Gala

Memories

Self-Esteem for Teens

L.A. Spencer

Special Education

A Student

Ode to Young Readers

Martha

What Do You Mean You Don’t Have It?

It Too Came To Pass

Get It Together

I Promise I’m O.K.

Childhood Obesity

A Healthier You

Mad Child

No Drugs!

To S.J.

What’s a Girl To Do?

Understanding Ava

Almost Eighteen

True Colors

A Time to Heal

Mizz

Marlon

Fair Play

Gigi

Young Man, Yes You Can

Congratulations Graduate!

Summertime

Redeemed

To The Lake, Grover

The Stage

Dream

Walk With Jesus

Teacher’s Teacher

FOR WOMEN

Mother to Daughter

Two Women

God Has Made Us A Rainbow

Young Mothers

About Women

Abused?

Like It Is!

Frannie

More or Less

A Conversation Between Two Mothers

Domestic Violence

Shake the Blues

Do You Know Him?

Sister, Chile

Beware of the Roadrunner

Your Loved One—You

A Woman’s Scorn

FOR LOVERS

Oh Night Divine

Rise and Shine

The Magician

For Lovers

Saturday Night’s Dream

A Time to Laugh

Her Wedding Day

The Love of Money

FOR ANYONE: THE RAINBOW REFLECTIONS

Have Faith

This Little Light of Ours

Most People

Gossip

Since I Was a Boy

The Aging Four

AIDS

They Don’t Mix

Off Duty

Innocence and Violence

A Father’s Soliloquy

Incarcerated

Death

The Eve of New Years Eve

Bless Everyone, says Mama Jewel

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About the Author

Dedication

This Anthology, which I treasure more than any earthly goods, is dedicated to the loving memory of my deceased parents, Turman and Louise Smith, my two deceased brothers, Wayne and Dennis (Terry) Smith, and last but not least my deceased husband, Clarence LeRoy Eure.

And to

my one surviving uncle for whom I have great admiration;

And to

a host of relatives, including one surviving brother, step-sons,

a granddaughter, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins who I love

dearly;

And to

cherished friends with whom I’ve shared with over the

years and who will always remain in my heart of hearts.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks

to my family and friends

who have encouraged me

to continue my writing during retirement.

Introduction

There are so many diverse happenings in the lives of people everywhere that create the perfect opportunity for them to come to know God and read and learn about his ways and promises to those who diligently seek him. My personal belief is that God wants to know us personally and that we must communicate with Him through prayer to establish and nourish this relationship. Furthermore, I believe He answers prayer, although it may not be the answers we are seeking at the time. When we are receptive He sends the Holy Spirit to comfort us during sad times and at our lowest points. Many times He sends others, who seem to us as angels, to help us through difficult times. My fervent prayer is that any family members and friends, who have not yet established a relationship with Jesus, do so, as they continue to worship, praise, and serve our heavenly father and fellowship with others.

This book, entitled Altogether Now, is an anthology of prose and poems. Many of them comprise stories that echo real life situations. It captures thoughts, experiences, and imaginations of the author (myself) as I attempt creative expression of my own inner voice to share with readers. This book contains prose and poetry from three earlier published books and an additional 34 new poems. The bible verses were taken from the Parallel Bible (New International Version). I hope you enjoy reading the poems