Through the Eyes of a Child: Poetry and Short Stories

By Alexandria Dread

My life is a blank canvas, though, An unsung melody, An unwritten book, only a thought. And from the delicate quill Of a pure white feather … Alexandria Dread loves transporting others beyond the normal and into an imaginary world created through the power of words. In her first collection of writings, Dread relies on humor, compassion, and heart to share a powerful message that people of all ages see the world in similar ways. Dread poetically leads others through her life as she struggled with emotions and fears on the first day of school; contemplated why accomplishments that are touted to be a “piece of cake” never result in an actual piece of cake; found comfort in the sun, sky, and stars; and why at nighttime, everyone gets ready for bed—except the monster under her bed. Included in the collection are several imaginative and entertaining short stories. Through the Eyes of a Child shares poetry and tales from a teenager inspired by real-life experiences growing up in today’s world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
• Release date: Dec 5, 2017
• ISBN: 9781483477275

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Copyright © 2017 Alexandria Dread.

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This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, names, incidents, organizations, and dialogue in this novel are either the products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

ISBN: 978-1-4834-7728-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4834-7727-5 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2017918068

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Lulu Publishing Services rev. date: 11/22/2017

Giving honor to God, the head of my life,

for blessing me with this amazing gift.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thank you to Mommy and Daddy for their encouragement and assistance. Thanks for support from family and friends! A special thank-you to Auntie Sharon for her editing support. Mrs. Sarah Bonner for her guidance and to Mrs. Crystal Roberts for believing in me. And, of course, to all my awesome readers. Thank you for buying my book!

INTRODUCTION

I’ve always had a passion for words, ever since I was introduced to reading. I love the way letters are turned into words—and words into poetry and stories. To me, writing is a form of communication; it’s all about expression and telling stories about people, places, and things. As a young author, I like taking my readers beyond the normal and into an imaginary world created through the power of words.

I was inspired to write these stories mostly during lunch at school. The cafeteria was the loudest place, yet I could focus the most there. I got my inspiration from the students I went to school with. Their conversations and actions gave me ideas for stories and poems.

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