Gazing in Truth

By Johnta Griffin

Gazing in Truth is an embodiment of poems that deal with personal experience in the authors life. Through every line it is centered on the theme of the true definition of Love and the importance of having it in your life. The body of this work should be inspirational dialogue to help someone in personal relationships and provide a positive outlook on what reality is displaying to an individual. In the rhythmic expression the reader should allow themselves the opportunity to travel a path gazing into the only truth of this world which is love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: May 27, 2009
• ISBN: 9781462830664

Johnta Griffin

Johnta Griffin is a graduate of The Florida State University with a degree in Finance. While attending FSU, he was a member of the 2006 National Outdoor Track & Field champion team. Upon graduation, he spent two years working for AmeriCorps Tallahassee assisting in improving the reading level of elementary students in Title I schools. He currently works as an instructional aide with students who have exceptional learning abilities. In the development of “Gazing in Truth”, he has used his personal relationships and life experiences to poetically express his views of love. While walking through the battlefield of life, he has been able to stay focused and achieve dreams. He has opened his heart and words to express his definition of love.

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Contents

Defining Love

African Queen

African King

Where does one go from here?

Shadows of Love

Beneath the Bridge

Passing of Time

DreamWorks

Brisk

Riding the tide

It was all a lie

The sweet calming sound

Bittersweet

Frantisa

Effort

Fancying

Revision

An Instance

Rays upon Me

Motion

Process

Becoming

Journey Man

Want to Know

Peering together

The Gateway

Mind Runner

Haven’t walked away

The Shell of Love

Which way?

Image

Love Climate

Truth Seekers

Horizon of my thought

Nature of Love

Converging

Who are we?

Always

Ship Arrival

Corner

Soul mate

My eyes wide shut

A Touch of Grace

Daydream

Window of Your eyes

Better Friend

Track

Lessons

Parked Car

Stuck in her gaze

The Sword of Actions

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