Reality the Other Side of Life and Love

By P.A. Melchor

The Collection of poems (Section I) and the Short Stories (Section II) are based on nonfiction, biography, and fiction from the author's perspective. Several of these poems and short stories depicts life's experiences and issues that are still plaguing our society today.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Jun 25, 2021
• ISBN: 9781098383596

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© 2021 P.A. Melchor

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Print ISBN: 9-781-09838-358-9

eBook ISBN: 9-781-09838-359-6

Dedication

To John, my late husband, who listened whenever I read my poems, and he always had a positive comment.

To My Family, thank you for your continued support.

To Dr. Mimi Oshunbunmi, who typed, edited, and proofread every poem and short story. Thank you for believing in this author’s dream.

To My Readers

The collection of poems (Section I) and the short stories (Section II) are based on nonfiction, biography, and fiction from the author’s perspective. The message is: Reality the other Side of Life and Love.

Several of these poems and short stories depict life’s experiences and issues that are still plaguing our society today, such as: ageism, racism, sexism, and inequality.

In this anthology, the author addresses loneliness and abandonment issues, faithfulness, and infidelity.

Many of the poems and short stories allow the readers to reflect on such topics as grief-sharing, childhood memories, friendships, family and Christian values, and celebratory holidays with family and friends.

Section I: Collection of Poems

I Saw Your Face in the Clouds Today

A Victorious Woman

God Needed Another Angel to Work around His Heavenly Throne

Farewell, Marie, My Childhood Friend

Starting Over

Confessions of a Confused, Angry Man

Like a Caged Bird

In the Shelter of My Room, I Hide

Facing Life’s Reality

In Reality, There Is Pain

Your Endless Love

As the Swells of the Sea Break upon the Shore

Mysterious Cold Eyes—Ice Cold Mombosa

Nana’s Little Man

His Beautiful Brown Eyes

He is a Sailor, Now

Walk down This Dangerous Road of Life with Me

That Mean Old Clock

Reality, the Other Side of Love

My Healed Broken Wing

Waiting

Lonely and Silent Is the Night

Why I Need You in My Life

Let Me Be Your Bridge over Troubled Waters

You Are Naughty as Can Be

My Eyes Searched the Park

Life Goes On

If You Are a Christian, Shout out Loud

Stop the World, Let Me Off

Will You Be Ready When He Comes For You?

It’s Mother’s Day, Going to Have a Day Off and Rest

The Holidays Have Come Again

II: Short Stories

Momma Left Town with a Truck Driver

The Burning Ember among