Poetry for the Soul

By J-lyn Matjila

At first the poet/author did not think of her work as poetry; it was just fooling around with a few words and writing them on a piece of paper. She would draw inspiration from music, and even emotions, which is why this compilation of poetry is titled, “Poetry for the soul” as it is written from the heart and resonates with the author. This inspirational collection is sure to be enjoyable and will cater for many different genres thus making the poems easy to relate to for a wide readership. Through reading these poems you will also get to know the author who hopes that her poems will bring healing to some and give others a different perspective of life. May this book bring you as much joy as it did the author.

About the author:

J-Lyn Matjila is a young lady. She grew up in the rural area of Mpumalanga in a place called Mmametlhake. She was raised in a very strict home where education was the most important aspect. J-Lyn has two siblings and a beautiful daughter. She started writing from a very young age and loved writing not only poetry but essays and long stories as well. During high school her creativity grew wider and better, and she found her essays were more creative. She matriculated in 2009, and from thereon she began the journey of writing poetry.

• Language: English
• Publisher: J-lyn Matjila
• Release date: Apr 30, 2019
• ISBN: 9780463188057

Book preview

Dedication

This book is dedicated to all the people who love and enjoy poetry; to those who are going through a difficult time; and to those who are looking for healing. It has been written for those who want to restore hope and who are just in love. It will be enjoyed by each person who reads it.

Synopsis

At first the poet/author did not think of her work as poetry; it was just fooling around with a few words and writing them on a piece of paper. She would draw inspiration from music, and even emotions, which is why this compilation of poetry is titled, Poetry for the soul as it is written from the heart and resonates with the author. This inspirational collection is sure to be enjoyable and will cater for many different genres thus making the poems easy to relate to for a wide readership. Through reading these poems you will also get to know the author who hopes that her poems will bring healing to some and give others a different perspective of life. May this book bring you as much joy as it did the author.

Contents

Dedication

Synopsis

Introduction

Acknowledgements

1. Poetry for the soul

2. My friend, the eagle

3. Heartbeat

4. I found God

5. I know you’re on your way

6. Lerato (Love)

7. Even when it hurts

8. Without you

9. Women with similar lives but different journeys

10. Moment

11. What if?

12. Suddenly

13. Why she really wanted to let him go

14. Freedom

15. Mother

16. What am I to you?

17. Discover love

18. This thing called love

19. A woman is special

20. Inviting enough

21. Pain

22. Hustler

23. Inspiration

24. Treasure

25. An amazing race

26. Salute

27. Life is a journey

28. In plain sight

29. An apologetic man

30. A place of healing

31. A mended heart

32. Hope

33. Poverty

34. A dreadful night

35. Something borrowed

36. God sent

37. A pleasant memory

38. Hollow

39. Write me a letter

40. Heaven knows

41. Oh my Lord!

42. A dreadful morning

43. An amazing man

44. A tale of a silent girl

45. A precious human

46. Allow me to take your hand

47. My daughter

48. Our world

49. Tragic accident

50. Give thanks

51. The vow

Introduction

I regard myself as a loving person who, although has been through a lot, still spreads positivity, love and joy everywhere I go. I started writing poetry because I needed to heal. I was shattered, and thought of poetry as a form of communication and a way to relate to people. It was also a way to express how I felt as it was often hard for me to speak.

I write to indulge in creativity and to show and express love through poetry. I write to connect with people throughout the world and to enable them to feel joy, have hope and erase the anger in their lives.

I hope you will enjoy this book as much as I have enjoyed writing it. Perhaps by the end you will understand me better and even get to see and connect with my words.

Acknowledgements

Mother, Sylvia Matjila: The anchor of life, my rock, strength and comforter. Thank you for always being there for me in prayer, for