A Labyrinth of Words

By V. J. Wills

An interplay of ideas, a collaboration of experiences, a pool of thought, and A Labyrinth of Words. Authored by V. J. Wills, this book presents a selection of poetry written with uncommon poise. Here, Wills presents her writing prowess as she attempts to capture the ramblings of the human mind and the downpour of raw emotions in verses that can only be described as unique and innovative. You will also discover a different style of writing in this collection; one that is raw and unguarded, profound at the same time. Dwell in A Labyrinth of Words and appreciate once more the beauty of expression.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 13, 2010
• ISBN: 9781453530221

V. J. Wills

I was born on the Caribbean island of Trinidad in the twin Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. For as long as I can recall, writing has been a passion of mine and life has been my inspiration; my canvas of words, my imagination.

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Copyright © 2010 by V. J. Wills.

Library of Congress Control Number:   2010909591

ISBN:   Hardcover   978-1-4535-3021-4

ISBN:   Softcover   978-1-4535-3020-7

ISBN:   Ebook   978-1-4535-3022-1

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

To my friends and family who had more faith in me than I had in myself.

I especially want to mention my parents, may they rest in peace. They too encouraged me when I was unsure of myself and listened to, and patiently stood by my endevours.

Thank you all!

CONTENTS

Acknowledgements.

What’s this I see?

A past, yet lasting horror.

Fickle me.

SILENT PLEA

UNTRUE YOU

ABUSE.

Phantom love.

I don’t need you.

HOW BLIND THE FOOL IN LOVE.

Why love?

Moving on.

The heart is not so smart.

Impossible

From a dark place.

The power of love.

Dead man walking.

Why?

A cowardly act.

A truly great man.

R.I.P. M.J.

Ode to a legend.

Stolen innocence.

Slumber deep.

A farewell letter.

WHAT’S THIS I SEE?

Thought I saw the ‘cat in the hat’ today. A bit shorter than I could’ve imagined in a way.

His skin was tanned, not ghastly white and there was something about him not totally right.

If you heard him speak, a woman’s voice you’d hear.

And though not blatantly feminine, you’re totally aware that he’d prefer to be what he wasn’t born to be, a woman, a female, a she.

He had the walk down to a tee; damn, the man walked even more feminine than me.

And the eye—batting, man, what a sight. He was playing himself for all the men here tonight.

Pulling naughty tricks out of his hat was not this cat’s game, no; this cat did not seem to be seeking fortune or fame.

His show to me was a sad, tragic